Kitchen Manager

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Zeitlin's Delicatessen - Brick and Mortar Deli Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Kitchen Manager – Zeitlin's Delicatessen

Chicago, IL

Full-Time | Salary + Benefits

About Us

Zeitlin's Delicatessen is a high-volume, scratch-made deli committed to the love of good food. Our kitchen runs on systems and processes, communication, and compassion. We are looking for a Kitchen Manager who can uphold our standards, support our cooks, and keep prep, production, and service running smoothly every day. We are a growing business and need a professional with a growth mindset. Zeitlin's is open Monday- Thursday 7am to 2pm, and Friday- Sunday 7am to 3pm.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Manager oversees all back-of-house operations, focusing on prep management, recipe execution, line performance, and staff development. This role requires exceptional communication and the ability to lead with both technical accuracy and emotional intelligence.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience in a supervisory or lead cook role
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to manage prep schedules, par levels, and daily production needs
  • Strong recipe and costing literacy: scaling, portioning, yields, and documentation
  • Experience training and coaching prep cooks and line cooks
  • Ability to lead with compassion, clarity, and technical waviness
  • Skilled in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and organization in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable with digital communication and reporting platforms (7shifts, Toast, Google Suite)
  • Ability to collaborate with FOH, management, and ownership on execution and standards

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily prep, production, and service line readiness
  • Manage recipe execution, scaling, and version control
  • Support team development through training, coaching, and clear communication
  • Maintain quality control during all service periods
  • Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering needs
  • Uphold food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
  • Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable kitchen culture

Compensation & Schedule

  • Competitive salary based on experience + tip share
  • Health insurance stipend
  • Salary increase awarded upon successful completion of a 90-day probationary period
  • Full-time, consistent schedule
  • Opportunities for growth within the company

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