Kitchen Manager

We’re building Chicago’s new home for soccer fans.

Soccer House is a purpose-built clubhouse for the game, designed to give fans the best way to watch, follow, and celebrate the game. From early-morning kickoffs to late winners, clásicos to cup finals, midweek fixtures, red cards, and cold rainy nights in Stoke, this is a place made to live with the full rhythm of the sport.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house with consistency, structure, and professionalism while thriving in a fast-paced, matchday-driven environment.

The Kitchen Manager oversees all kitchen operations and is responsible for food quality, team leadership, cost control, and compliance. This role requires a calm, detail-oriented leader who can run efficient services across multiple dayparts while maintaining standards during the busiest matchdays.

• Oversee all back-of-house operations, including prep, production, execution, and quality control
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff (cooks, prep, dish)
• Foster a professional, safe, and positive working environment.
• Maintain consistent food quality and presentation across café and high-volume service periods
• Manage food costs, ordering, inventory counts, and waste reduction
• Maintain vendor relationships and purchasing systems
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment condition
• Schedule BOH labor to align with business volume and international match schedules
• Collaborate with leadership on menu execution, refinements, and operational efficiency

• Minimum 5 years of progressive kitchen management experience
• Experience in high-volume restaurants or bar-driven concepts
• Proven ability to lead and motivate kitchen teams of 10+ employees
• Strong understanding of food cost management, inventory control, and labor efficiency
• Valid ServSafe Manager Certification
• Clear communicator with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain organized and composed during busy services
• Availability to work a demanding schedule that aligns with the global soccer calendar, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Comfortable using POS systems and kitchen management tools

• Knowledge of or interest in global soccer
• Experience supporting both a full kitchen and lighter café/coffee service
• A strong work ethic and the ability to thrive under pressure during peak business hours.

• Salary range: $60,000–$70,000
• Insurance stipend
• Paid time off

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your kitchen leadership experience and approach to running a high-performing team.