Kitchen Manager

*Ben’s Fast Food Kitchen Manager**About Ben’s Fast Food:*Ben’s Fast Food is a fast growing delivery-first restaurant startup on a mission to make healthy food the most delicious and affordable food there is. We’re committed to helping our neighbors live healthier, more joyful lives by making nutritious, made-from-scratch meals the most accessible, sought-after food in the neighborhood. Our high-volume restaurants are some of the highest rated, most loved restaurants in our communities. We’re looking for hungry people to join our team, grow with us, and serve our neighbors.You can learn more about Ben’s Fast Food on our site at: bensfastfood.com*Position Highlights:** *Hands On & Managerial*: the role is hands on in the kitchen and managerial: you will be working alongside the team to prep food, make orders, maintain and clean the kitchen, as well as manage the kitchen team and the kitchen operations* *Back of House Focused*: our kitchens operate with a primary focus on preparing delivery and catering orders, so you'll be focused on back of house operations: food prep, order assembly, and kitchen maintenance* *Growth Potential*: we’re hiring for managers who can work 40-50 hours a week, with potential to grow as you demonstrate your performance* *Training*: you will be trained for 4-5 weeks on all functions in the restaurant to operate with a small team.* *Responsibilities*: you will be responsible for all aspects of running the kitchen with world-class excellence: assembling meals, preparing food, cleaning, operating all equipment, opening and closing the restaurant, ordering food, taking inventory, managing catering orders, and hiring, scheduling, mentoring, and training the team*Benefits:** Lifestyle-focused Monday to Friday working schedule with evenings and weekends off* Company-sponsored health and dental benefits* Generous 401(k) retirement matching* Paid time off* Friendly, fun work environment with a kind and supportive team* Join a mission-first company registered as a Benefit Corporation* Competitive pay with opportunities for raises, bonuses, and promotions* Free healthy, delicious meals when you work*Responsibilities *(including, but not limited to)*:** Maintain safe equipment, food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards* Manage your restaurant team, including: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, mentoring, sharing feedback with, and (if necessary) disciplining and terminating team members to maintain a culture of both excellence and positive teamwork within the restaurant* Manage & participate in food prep, order assembly, and cleaning with speed, consistency, and accuracy according to company standards* Regularly check inventory & order food with partner vendors to maintain proper stock levels and manage food costs* Prepare, manage, and coordinate catering orders throughout the week* Regularly check online reviews and operations data to ensure the restaurant is operating at a high level* Proactively solve problems in the kitchen to maintain continuous operations* Demonstrate and uphold consistent mastery of company recipes, quality standards, and values to ensure the restaurant operates with excellence* Maintain regular lines of communication between the kitchen team, management, and the support team* Abide by the rules and regulations of the facility that Ben’s Fast Food Restaurants, Inc. operates out of.*Required qualifications:** 5+ years of restaurant experience, ideally in high volume restaurants* High school diploma or equivalent* Have a ServSafe Food Manager Certificate or equivalent* Able to physically move in tight spaces quickly and efficiently* Able to stand on your feet for 8+ hours* Able to lift 50+ pounds regularly*Preferred qualifications:** Spanish proficiency*We’re looking for people who fit our values:** *Live the Mission*: we’re dedicated to helping our communities live healthier, more joyful lives.* *Be a BFF*: we’re caring, empathetic, and respectful toward everyone we meet.* *Embrace the Journey*: we’re committed to constant improvement.* *Service Leadership: *we exhibit a team-first approach to all aspects of our work.* *Be a Standard Setter: *we strive to exceed our own high expectations of excellence for the food we make, the hospitality we show, and the way we operate_Ben’s Fast Food provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law._Job Type: Full-timePay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Health insurance* Paid time off* Paid trainingShift:* 10 hour shift* 12 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Day shiftEducation:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* Kitchen management: 5 years (Required)Language:* English (must be able to read and write) (Required)Shift availability:* Day Shift (Required)Ability to Commute:* Chicago, IL 60642 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Chicago, IL 60642: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12