Head Chef and Kitchen Director

Wild Sage Kitchen and Cocktails - Rapid City, SD | Kitchen Manager

Vision : Create Memorable Dinning Experiences

Our focus at Wild Sage is to buy quality food through local partnerships and trusted vendor relations. We treat food with superior effort, creativity, and time to create memorable, sought-after flavors. Consistently elevated comfort food.

WR Hospitality Owned and Operated: WR Hospitality is a restaurant ownership and management group based out of South Dakota. We own and operate many free-standing restaurant concepts, manage restaurants and food and beverage operations in full serivce hotels, casinos and four historic lodges within Custer State Park. We are a passionate and committed group of owner operators who have dedicated countless years to building our concepts and our company

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Kitchen Manager to oversee our culinary operations in a dynamic restaurant environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for food management, and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. As the Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, inventory control, and team management while maintaining a focus on fine dining quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen staff, fostering a positive team environment and promoting effective communication.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement menus that reflect culinary trends while meeting customer preferences.
• Manage inventory control processes, including ordering, receiving, and tracking food supplies to minimize waste.
• Supervise food preparation activities to ensure quality and consistency in every dish served.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service between the kitchen and dining area.
• Monitor kitchen budgets and expenses, making adjustments as necessary to maintain profitability.
• Train new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols.

Experience

• Proven experience in a kitchen management role within a restaurant or fine dining setting is essential.
• Strong background in team management and supervising culinary staff.
• Familiarity with food management practices, including inventory control and budgeting.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.

Join our team as a Kitchen Manager where your culinary expertise will help shape memorable dining experiences for our guests!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Rapid City, SD 57709: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,000 - $60,000