Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager – Des Moines, IA

Join an established hospitality group operating a vibrant, high-volume restaurant located inside the Des Moines Airport. This is an opportunity to lead a talented back-of-house team, support a scratch kitchen, and help shape the guest experience as the group expands into a second terminal. If your energetic hands-on leader looking for a growing company, this role is for you.

Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• 6–8 years of management experience in casual dining, with proven success in high-volume settings
• Experience leading BOH teams; hands-on across all kitchen operations, including line management
• Solid knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling, and sanitation procedures
• Ability to pass a TSA-level background check and maintain airport security badge
• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma
• Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours; ability to reach, bend, and maintain a neat appearance
• Strong communication and team-building skills

Kitchen Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience working in multiple cities and/or recently returned to Des Moines
• Familiarity with both BOH and FOH operations
• Experience managing in environments with shared kitchens or multi-unit locations

Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to deliver high-quality, scratch-made dishes
• Oversee all aspects of back-of-house operations, ensuring food safety, sanitation, and adherence to company recipes and standards
• Manage inventory and ordering to achieve targeted food and labor costs
• Utilize training tools and on-shift coaching to foster growth and performance in your team
• Collaborate with other managers to support kitchen operations across multiple airport locations
• Act as a role model for professionalism, innovation, and effective communication

Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary up to $75K
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Performance-based bonus program
• 401(k) eligibility after one year
• Paid time off and vacation
• Work within a collaborative, growth-minded management team

If you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment and are passionate about developing teams and delivering quality food, this is an outstanding opportunity to make an impact and advance your hospitality career.