About the Role
At Buffalo Wild Wings, we bring the energy every day. High-fives, big wins, and unforgettable moments—it’s all part of the game. Now, we’re looking for a Kitchen Manager (Heart-of-House Manager) ready to lead with passion and create legendary experiences for both guests and team members.
This is more than just a job; it’s the next big step in your restaurant management career. Whether you grow within our system or take your experience elsewhere, you’ll leave with skills and memories that last a lifetime.
What You’ll Do
As a Kitchen Manager, you will:
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Lead the Heart-of-House (HOH): Manage daily back-of-house operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and speed of service.
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Team Leadership: Train, mentor, and develop your team for peak performance while fostering a positive, energetic work culture.
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Ensure Compliance: Maintain food safety, sanitation standards, and adherence to health codes and labor laws.
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Drive Results: Manage inventory, control costs, and optimize operational efficiency to meet performance goals.
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Create Memorable Guest Experiences: Ensure every plate leaving the kitchen delivers the Buffalo Wild Wings standard of excellence.
Qualifications
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Experience: 2+ years of restaurant, kitchen, or bar management experience preferred.
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Knowledge: Understanding of labor laws, food safety regulations, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service.
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Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a passion for training and developing teams.
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Technology: Basic computer literacy for scheduling, reporting, and operational systems.
Why Join Buffalo Wild Wings?
We offer a benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work:
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Weekly Pay & Bonus Program
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Free Shift Meals & Discounts
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Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage*
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401(k) Retirement Plan*
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Paid Time Off & Tuition Assistance*
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Best-in-Class Training & Advancement Opportunities
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PerkSpot Discounts & Wellbeing Support Tools
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Cash Referral Program & Recognition Programs
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Slip-Resistant Shoes Program & Community Involvement
*Eligibility requirements apply
Key Skills
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Kitchen Operations Management
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Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
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Team Training & Leadership
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Cost Control & Labor Management
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Guest Experience Excellence
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Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Equal Opportunity Employer
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds—sports lover or not—who share our passion for great food and great experiences.