About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Head Chef — Mangiare Italian Restaurant
Pay: $65,000–$75,000 / year, salaried. Additional bonus opportunity — see below.
Schedule: Full-time, salaried and exempt. Typically five days per week. Nights, weekends, and holidays required.
Location: Mangiare Italian Restaurant — 121 N. Adams St., Downtown Green Bay, WI
Reports to: General Manager, with a standing review with the Owners
About Mangiare
Mangiare is a small, independent Italian restaurant in downtown Green Bay, serving dinner only. Our focus is simple: fresh, high-quality ingredients — sourced well and cooked well — with an Italian-region wine list to match. Kitchen crew is 5–6 people total.
The Role
We're looking for a Head Chef to run our kitchen. The job comes down to four things: order the product, cook the product, count the product, and lead the team — details below. This is a hands-on role — you own the food, the line, and the crew. Good fit for a strong sous chef ready to run their own kitchen, or a head chef looking for a stable independent home.
The menu should be simple, seasonal, and ingredient-driven — fewer items, cleaner execution, quality that speaks for itself.
What You'll Do
• Order the product — own vendor relationships, place orders to par, receive and inspect deliveries.
• Cook the product — lead the line, expo, and cook stations as needed.
• Count the product — weekly inventory, track waste, reconcile food cost every period.
• Lead the team — hire, train, schedule, and coach a 5–6 person BOH crew — clear communication through every service.
• Build a simple, focused menu — seasonal, ingredient-driven, executable in a small kitchen.
• Butcher and portion proteins in-house.
• Conduct performance reviews and handle corrective action and terminations when needed.
• Run daily line checks and pre-shift meetings.
• Maintain sanitation, food safety, and health-code compliance.
• Keep the kitchen clean and in working order.
What We're Looking For
• 3+ years in a lead kitchen role (Sous Chef, Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Kitchen Manager) in a scratch, full-service restaurant.
• Italian or Mediterranean experience preferred.
• Strong sourcing instincts — knows quality and knows vendors.
• Proven track record placing orders to par, running weekly inventory, and hitting food-cost targets.
• Hands-on leader who can teach, correct, review performance, and make the hard calls on hiring and terminations.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification (or willing to obtain within 60 days — we pay for it).
• Available nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to stand for 10+ hours, lift 50 lbs, and work in a hot kitchen.
What We Offer
• Salary: $65,000–$75,000 per year, effective October 1, 2026.
• Bonus program: Salaried leadership bonus plan tied to food cost, menu execution, and sales growth. Monthly, quarterly, and annual components on top of base. Full plan detail is provided at offer.
• Small, stable independent group. Sister restaurant to Republic Chophouse — same owners, back-office support behind you.
• 401(k) with match: Eligible after 90 days. 3% match when you contribute 6% or more.
• Health insurance: 60/40 premium split (employer/employee), individual or family, HSA available.
• Training on us: ServSafe, CPR, and wine training — all paid.
• Company-provided laptop: Provided for work use.
• Tuition reimbursement: Up to $500/semester for hospitality, culinary, or business courses.
• 25% employee dining discount — across Mangiare and Republic Chophouse.
Location and commute
118 N Monroe Ave, Green Bay, WI 54301.
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3117849270.