Kitchen Manager Hiring
Belleville, IL - USA
Job Summary
You dont need a résumé full of titles. You need drive heart and the desire to grow into something great.
About Clara Bs
Clara Bs Kitchen Table is a scratch kitchen rooted in Southern food tradition community and craft. We operate in Belleville Illinois as a counter/fast casual concept meaning our food is made with full-service intention at approachable prices. Our bakehouse fuels our café catering and retail channels with everything made from scratch by hand with purpose.
Were building something real here and we need real people to help lead it.
The Opportunity
This isnt just a job. Its a leadership path. Were looking for a Kitchen Manager whos ready to grow into the full operational heartbeat of our back of house. Youll work directly with the owner learn every corner of how we do things and eventually have your fingerprints on the systems culture and food that make Clara Bs what it is.
If youve been the person people turn to in the kitchen but never had a title to match this is your chance to make it official.
What Youll Do
Lead daily kitchen operations from prep through service keeping things running smooth and standards high
Train guide and build up your team because good kitchens are made of good people
Own food quality and consistency what goes out represents all of us
Manage inventory ordering and waste with an eye toward both quality and cost
Maintain a clean safe organized kitchen that meets health code and Clara Bs standards
Collaborate with the owner on seasonal menus catering production and bakehouse output
Solve problems on your feet and keep the team steady when things get busy
What Were Looking For
We believe in potential as much as experience. Heres what matters to us:
Youve worked in a kitchen long enough to understand the rhythm even if you havent had the Manager title yet
Youre a natural at keeping people calm focused and working together
You take pride in food. You notice when somethings off. You fix it without being asked.
Youre reliable consistent and show up ready
You can give and receive feedback like a professional
ServSafe certification is a plus but well help you get it if you dont have it
Who We Are
Clara Bs is a place built on love love for good food for the people who make it and for the community we feed. Were a scratch kitchen with a big heart and a clear vision. We dont need perfect backgrounds. We need people who are hungry to grow proud of their craft and ready to show up for their team.
If that sounds like you we want to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
At The TrainShed, we believe that great service starts with our employees . If you are an enthusiastic and eager person who cares about giving people a great experience, please apply today!