Johnny J's Pub & Grille in Springfield is hiring a Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role — an active role, not just supervisory — in a high-volume kitchen serving Jumbo Wings, Burgers & Handhelds, and weekend brunch, open until 2am while the pub runs daily 10am–2:30am.
About Johnny J's Pub & Grille (Springfield): Johnny J's Pub & Grille (Springfield) — a local Restaurant / Sports Bar serving Akron.
What you'll do:
- Manage all daily kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Lead, supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff
- Step onto the line and support the team during peak hours
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and ticket times during busy service
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are consistently met
- Assist with hiring, scheduling, training, and staff development
- Monitor inventory, food prep, ordering, and food cost controls
- Maintain strong communication between front and back of house
- Ensure kitchen safety and compliance with all health regulations
What you'll need:
- Previous kitchen management experience required
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to lead efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Experience managing labor, inventory, and kitchen operations
- Ability to multitask and solve problems quickly during service
- Reliable and organized
- Available for nights and weekends
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Benefits & perks:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Employee discount
Schedule: Full-time; nights and weekends required.