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Posted 01 August, 2026

Culinary Manager-Full Service Restaurant & Bar

Gecko Hospitality
Orland Park, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Manager – Scratch Kitchen | Full-Service Restaurant & Bar

Salary: Starting at $62,000 + Monthly Performance Bonus

Join a growing restaurant group where scratch cooking, great leadership, and exceptional hospitality come together. We're looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager to lead our high-volume kitchen in Orland Park, IL. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing talented teams, and take pride in delivering consistently outstanding food, we'd love to meet you.

You'll oversee all back-of-house operations, including food quality, kitchen staffing, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, food and labor cost controls, and sanitation. You'll partner with the Executive Chef to execute a scratch-made American menu while supporting banquet and catering operations. Success in this role requires strong leadership, organization, and the ability to inspire a team to perform at its best every day.

What We're Looking For:

  • 3+ years of Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, or senior BOH leadership experience
  • High-volume, scratch kitchen experience required
  • Catering or banquet experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of inventory management, scheduling, food and labor cost controls
  • Proven ability to hire, train, coach, and develop kitchen teams
  • Passion for food quality, consistency, and operational excellence

What We Offer:

  • Monthly Performance Bonus
  • Health Insurance available after 30 days
  • 50-hour maximum work week
  • Paid Vacation
  • Career growth with a successful, expanding restaurant group

If you're ready to lead a talented culinary team and build your career with a company that values quality, teamwork, and hospitality, apply today!

Company Description
Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 list of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms,” wants your expertise in the hospitality industry. Wondering how you can benefit from using Gecko?
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• Gecko has the largest selection of management positions in all facets of the hospitality industry including, but not limited to, restaurants, hotels, resorts, and clubs.
• Gecko has better opportunities for what you want with the exceptional pay you deserve.
• Gecko has over 120 dedicated hospitality experts to find your perfect fit.
• With over 80 regional offices, Gecko will place you in the most sought-after professional management positions in the industry. • Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well-respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.
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