mangiare italian restaurantGreen Bay, WI
Head Chef
$65,000-$75,000 per year
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Head Chef
mangiare italian restaurantGreen Bay, WI
7 days ago
$65,000-$75,000 per year
Chefs and Head CooksFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersFood Service Managers
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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.
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Level
Mid
Salary
$65,000-$75,000 per year
Location
Green Bay, WI
Occupation
Chefs and Head Cooks
Industry
Full-Service Restaurants
Posted
7 days ago