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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Tre Rivali - Kitchen Manager (Sous Chef Level) - Kimpton Journeyman Hotel in Wisconsin
KITCHEN MANAGER (SOUS CHEF LEVEL)
TRE RIVALI – KIMPTON JOURNEYMAN HOTEL
SUMMARY:
Tre Rivali is a Mediterranean restaurant with a growing emphasis on Levantine flavors and live-fire cooking. This role is a hands-on leadership position focused on driving daily kitchen operations, with primary responsibility for dinner service.
Working closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, this position leads service, supports the team, and helps maintain a high standard of food quality and execution. Senior leadership manages the broader administrative and operational responsibilities, allowing this role to stay focused on the kitchen, the food, and the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead dinner service in Tre Rivali, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely execution
Supervise and support kitchen staff during service and prep
Maintain organization, cleanliness, and standards across all kitchen areas
Assist in training, coaching, and developing team members
Support menu execution and ongoing refinement of dishes
Communicate clearly with front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service
Assist in maintaining proper prep levels, station readiness, and overall flow of the kitchen
Support overall kitchen organization, ordering, and systems as needed
SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:
$29/hour
Consistent schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 2pm–10pm
Full-time benefits
Access to IHG hotel discounts (local and international rates)
Schedule is largely consistent, with some flexibility around business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
Strong culinary fundamentals and solid scratch kitchen experience
Previous leadership experience in a high-volume or quality-focused kitchen preferred
Ability to lead a shift, manage priorities, and maintain standards under pressure
Interest in or willingness to learn Levantine and Mediterranean cuisine
Organized, reliable, and consistent in execution
Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with a team
WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR:
This role is well-suited for someone continuing to build toward senior kitchen leadership, or someone looking for a position that offers responsibility and growth without taking on the full scope of an Executive Chef role.
The environment is structured, focused, and built around continuous improvement—both in the food and in the team.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Involvement in menu development and refinement
Direct access to experienced culinary leadership
Opportunity for growth within the Kimpton / IHG system