Kitchen Crew Member​/Line Cook

Bars & Rec Employment Opportunity:
Kitchen Crew Member/Line Cook

Posting Date:
Wednesday, July 01, 2026

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Milwaukee-based Bars & Recreation owns and operates a diverse portfolio of entertainment brands including Amped, AXE MKE, Game Show MKE, Nine Below, North South Club, Splash Studio, The New Fashioned and Slingshot Bar.

• Amped offers private suite karaoke and event space, perfect for creative meetings and special events.
• AXE MKE provides a controlled environment for customers to enjoy competitive axe throwing.
• Game Show MKE presents a live hosted experience featuring stage show games like The Feud, 20 Second Challenge, Pop Goes the Lyric, and more.
• Nine Below introduces a fun, team-oriented twist on indoor miniature golf.
• North South Club is home to Wisconsin's first full-size deck shuffleboard facility, complete with 16 axe throwing lanes.
• Splash Studio is the premier “wine & paint” concept in Wisconsin – with a full bar and a great vibe.
• The New Fashioned offers family friendly activities like Hyperbowling, curling, and dartball in the heart of Milwaukee’s downtown Deer District.
• Slingshot Bar will be the world’s first indoor slingshot arena paired with a full bar. Opening Fall 2025 in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Our guests come to us for memorable experiences, to celebrate life events, or just spend time with friends, family, and colleagues. They can easily make reservations online or plan custom events with help from our dedicated in-house Sales Team. Each brand maintains its own distinct voice, target audience, and atmosphere, while all operations are centrally managed under the Bars & Rec umbrella.

At Bars & Rec, we prioritize delivering exceptional customer experiences, fostering continuous improvement, and promoting a collaborative, team-driven culture. As a rapidly growing company, we exclusively seek professionals who are energetic, hardworking, positive, and committed to taking care of each other and our guests.

Kitchen Crew Members are the primary culinary ambassadors for all of the Bars & Recreation outlets. They are responsible for ensuring that food is prepared in a clean, safe, and professional manner, and that it is prepped and served according to the Director of Culinary’s specifications. They work with other team members in the kitchen to execute on-premises dishes, large event catering, mobile kitchen menus, food for other Bars & Rec venues, and offsite event catering.

The New Fashioned, the Kitchen Crew Members’ home base, is located in the heart of Milwaukee’s Deer District and attracts basketball fans, concertgoers, and private events for up to 1,000 guests. As an Approved Caterer for the Deer District Plaza & Beer Garden, Bars & Rec offers opportunities for its employees to learn and experience exciting events and professional opportunities that no other venue in Milwaukee can provide.

• Assist in food preparation and cooking activities according to recipes and guidelines.
• Follow prep lists, recipes, portion control, and presentation specifications to consistently deliver high-quality food products.
• Set up stations as needed.
• Cook on The New Fashioned’s line alongside others in a careful yet efficient manner.
• Prepare and assemble catering trays for events up to 1,000 people with precision and accuracy.
• Assist during private events by working a carving station or other similar guest-facing role.
• Prep food for and cook in the Bars & Rec Mobile Kitchen.
• Assist with preparing pizzas and other commissary food for final cooking at different Bars & Recreation outlets.
• Ensure that all food items are properly labeled, dated, and stored in designated storage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas while following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory control by monitoring stock levels, rotating ingredients, and notifying the kitchen leadership of any shortages or excesses.
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines including proper handling and storage of food, use of kitchen tools and equipment, and personal hygiene practices.
• Collaborate with the Hospitality & Operations Team…