Kitchen Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings is a renowned restaurant and sports bar chain famous for its vibrant atmosphere, delicious wings, and commitment to creating memorable experiences for its guests and employees alike. Operating across numerous locations, Buffalo Wild Wings prides itself on being more than just a place to eat; it is a community hub where fans gather to watch games, enjoy great food, and celebrate victories. With an emphasis on teamwork, respect, and ongoing development, Buffalo Wild Wings strives to create an environment that nurtures talent and encourages career growth within the hospitality and restaurant management sectors. As a company, it blends passion for sports with a dedication to excellent customer service, offering employees competitive advantages, including training, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

The role of Kitchen Manager at Buffalo Wild Wings is an exciting opportunity within the Heart-of-House (HOH), focusing on leading kitchen operations and ensuring top-notch execution and performance. This position involves managing and supervising all HOH team members, overseeing food preparation, and maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and sanitation. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for creating legendary experiences by fostering a high-energy, team-oriented atmosphere where both staff and guests thrive. This role is designed for individuals ready to take the next step in their restaurant management career, whether their journey continues within Buffalo Wild Wings or beyond.

As a Kitchen Manager, you will have the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values enthusiasm and leadership. You will be tasked with driving operational success by managing labor and food costs effectively, training and developing team members to their fullest potential, and ensuring compliance with health codes and safety regulations. Beyond daily operational management, you will also participate in various company initiatives like training contests and community involvement programs that emphasize growth and employee well-being. Buffalo Wild Wings offers competitive weekly pay along with a bonus program, free and discounted shift meals, and paid time off, among other benefits.

The company's culture celebrates energy and passion, encouraging its managers to lead by example and ignite that same spirit within their teams. Training at Buffalo Wild Wings is vast and well-structured, providing continuous learning opportunities to help managers develop skills that lead to advancement and career longevity. Employees benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan, tuition assistance, medical, dental and vision insurance, and various wellness support tools.

Buffalo Wild Wings embraces diversity and inclusion, inviting applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, whether or not they have prior restaurant management experience. Sports lovers are welcome but not required, as the company values dedication, leadership capabilities, and a genuine desire to create incredible guest experiences above all. If you are passionate about managing kitchen operations in a vibrant hospitality setting and are excited about growing within a supportive and energetic company culture, this Kitchen Manager role offers a unique platform to sharpen your skills and be part of a legendary team.