Kitchen Manager - Chicago, IL

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a renowned entertainment company known for revolutionizing the movie-going experience by combining a passion for film with exceptional dining and customer service. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the company has built a strong reputation as a unique destination for movie lovers seeking a blend of cinematic arts and gourmet food offerings. Alamo Drafthouse is celebrated for its commitment to excellence, distinctive programming, and creating community-centered venues that foster a love for movies and memorable social experiences. The company stands out in the entertainment and hospitality industry by providing an unparalleled environment where guests can enjoy high-quality films alongside handcrafted food and beverages in a vibrant atmosphere. The Kitchen Manager at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema plays a pivotal role as part of the venue leadership team, spearheading kitchen operations to ensure optimum performance and profitability. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 per year, plus an incentive bonus based on performance, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the role. Located at 3519 N Clark St Ste C301 in Chicago, Illinois, the Kitchen Manager is entrusted with developing culinary talent, maximizing food quality, and efficiently managing all aspects of inventory, labor, safety, and sanitation. The Kitchen Manager’s primary mission is threefold: to grow revenue and control costs, optimize the guest experience, and lead the kitchen team effectively. This includes monitoring inventory levels and maintaining accurate ordering systems, developing food cost acumen among hourly team members, and maintaining staffing levels aligned with labor budgets. Additionally, the role involves collaborating in menu planning and limited-time offer rollouts to keep offerings fresh and exciting for guests. The Kitchen Manager must uphold high safety and cleanliness standards to ensure a sanitary work environment and maintain food quality and portion control. On the leadership front, the Kitchen Manager conducts thorough line checks, maintains kitchen communication boards, schedules team members using forecasting tools, and fosters a positive and collaborative kitchen culture. Effective communication skills and a focus on teamwork are essential to successfully engage and motivate the culinary staff. The company values a positive, open-minded, and coachable attitude, taking pride in creating awesome experiences for every guest and teammate. Alamo Drafthouse offers a fun and inclusive workplace where creativity and individuality are encouraged. Employees enjoy many benefits such as paid time off, medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible scheduling, and additional voluntary benefits for both full-time and part-time colleagues. The environment is fast-paced and requires readiness to work high volume periods, including weekends and holidays. Through its core values of doing the right thing, fostering community, boldly going into new territory, and caring deeply about the work, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema remains committed to excellence and innovation in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• minimum 3 years experience in high volume culinary or restaurant management
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety credential
• ability to work at least 45 hours per week including weekends and holidays
• strong communication skills
• proficiency with basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office and G-Suite
• physical ability to stand, bend, stoop, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
• commitment to upholding safety and sanitation standards
• positive and coachable attitude
• willingness to work in a fast-paced, high volume restaurant environment
• legal authorization to work in the United States