AeroCareers Job Posting: Kitchen Manager - $19 to $28 per HOUR at Buffalo Wild Wings. This is a Full-Time role in Naperville, IL, USA, IL. Salary: $19 - $28.

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Kitchen Manager - $19 to $28 per HOUR

Posted on October 24, 2025

Naperville, IL, USA, IL Full-Time $19 - $28
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. is a leading American casual dining restaurant and sports bar franchise known for its vibrant atmosphere, extensive menu offerings featuring wings and sauces, and dedication to delivering memorable experiences to its guests. Established as a popular destination for sports enthusiasts and casual diners alike, Buffalo Wild Wings combines the excitement of watching live sports with quality food and outstanding service. The company prides itself on providing an engaging and energetic work environment where team members can thrive, grow, and contribute to creating moments worth sharing. With a strong commitment to employee development, Buffalo Wild Wings offers opportunities for career advancement, comprehensive training, and a supportive culture centered around teamwork and excellence. The Kitchen Manager role at Buffalo Wild Wings is a pivotal position within the Heart-of-House (HOH) team, responsible for managing kitchen operations to ensure smooth execution and consistent quality. This role leads the HOH team, providing supervision, guidance, and motivation to deliver legendary experiences both to guests and team members. The Kitchen Manager oversees food preparation, maintains adherence to health and safety standards, implements labor and cost controls, and ensures that the kitchen functions efficiently during high-volume service periods. This leadership position requires a blend of strong operational skills, a passion for team development, and the ability to maintain a positive, energetic atmosphere that aligns with Buffalo Wild Wings' dynamic brand ethos. Buffalo Wild Wings offers competitive compensation for this role, with a base hourly pay range between $19.00 to $28.50 per hour, depending on factors such as experience, training, education, and geographic location. Employees in this role may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. The company provides a wide range of benefits and support programs designed to enhance employee well-being, including weekly pay, bonus programs, free and discounted meals, paid time off, and retirement plans. Additional perks include tuition benefits, medical, dental, and vision coverage, referral programs, wellbeing tools, and various community and recognition initiatives. This position represents an excellent career opportunity for individuals seeking to grow within the restaurant management field and be part of a well-established brand dedicated to delivering top-notch dining experiences.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in restaurant, bar, or kitchen management
  • Knowledge of labor laws
  • Understanding of health codes and safe food handling practices
  • Familiarity with responsible alcohol service
  • Experience with safety and security systems and procedures
  • Ability to operate computer systems
  • Strong leadership and team development skills