📍 Location: West Bend, WI
Job Summary:
The Shoppe Custard & Grill in West Bend, WI is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team! We proudly serve premium frozen custard and hot made-to-order grill favorites, we’re not fast food, we’re better. With 450+ reviews and a 4.5 Google rating, we’re aiming for 5 stars, and we want your help to get us there!
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the kitchen crew and creating a positive, professional, and safe work environment.
- Making sure every burger, basket, and scoop of custard meets our high standards.
- Managing inventory, ordering, and deliveries so the kitchen is always ready to go.
- Handling scheduling and ensuring every shift is fully staffed.
- Training, coaching, and supporting team members (and hiring when we need new talent).
- Keeping an eye on costs and minimizing waste while maximizing quality.
- Ensuring the kitchen stays spotless and compliant with all food safety standards.
- Stepping in where needed to keep service smooth and guests happy.
Qualifications & Skills:
✅ Minimum 2 year previous experience in kitchen management or food service leadership.
✅ A hands-on leader who knows how to motivate and build young a strong team.
✅ Great communication and problem-solving skills.
✅ Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
✅ Comfort with scheduling, ordering, and basic admin work.
✅ Ability to keep cool in a fast-paced environment.
✅ Mandatory to be able to smile, laugh, have fun while yet maintaining a professional tone.
✅ Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Perks & Benefits:
⭐ Competitive pay, team discounts, and room to grow.
⭐ Be part of a fun, supportive team that’s passionate about great food and service.
⭐ The pride of working in an iconic West Bend Main Street location.
⭐ Join a local, community-focused spot with a 4.5 Google rating (and help us get to 5 stars)
If you’re passionate about food, leadership, and creating 5-star experiences, apply today and help us keep West Bend smiling one scoop and one fresh burger at a time. Always Scoopin’ & Smile’n!
Ready to bring your talent to The Shoppe Custard & Grill? Apply today and become a key part of our team! Se Habla Espanol