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Kitchen Manager — Hamburg Inn No. 2

Hamburg Inn No. 2 is hiring a Kitchen Manager to support our Chef and lead day-to-day kitchen operations.

Hamburg Inn is a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant with a long history in Iowa City. We’re focused on consistency, speed, and creating a kitchen environment where people can do great work and take pride in what they produce.

The Kitchen Manager works directly under the Chef and plays a key role in execution, organization, and team leadership on a daily basis.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Chef in daily kitchen operations and service execution
• Lead and coach line cooks and prep team members
• Ensure food is consistently prepared to spec and quality standards
• Maintain strong systems for prep, pars, and station organization
• Manage ordering, inventory, and basic cost controls
• Help build schedules and ensure proper staffing levels
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Step into service leadership during busy shifts

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience in a kitchen leadership role (Kitchen Manager, Lead Line, or Sous Chef)
• Ability to run a high-volume service with consistency and composure
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A hands-on leader who leads by example
• Clear communicator who works well with both BOH and FOH
• Reliable, accountable, and solution-oriented

What We Offer

• Competitive wage (based on experience)
• Performance-based growth opportunities
• A stable, high-volume operation with strong systems in place
• Opportunity to grow within a multi-concept restaurant group
• Staff meals and dining discounts