Autonomous Kitchen Leader: Two Locations, Daytime Hours, Menu Impact

322 Bbq; Mullica Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

322 BBQ is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef to run operations at two locations: Mullica Hill, NJ and Wilmington, DE. This daytime, full-time role offers autonomy, input into the menu, and a chance to lead prep, line, and bakery teams.

You will own ordering, inventory, food cost, and vendor relationships while upholding food safety and presentation standards. Travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Ability to run a kitchen with autonomy and input into menu direction.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel between two locations and between Mullica Hill, NJ and Wilmington, DE.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations across two locations (Mullica Hill, NJ and Wilmington, DE).
• Hire, train, and develop prep, line, and bakery teams.
• Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and vendor relationships.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation protocols.
• Contribute to menu development, specials, and overall direction of the restaurants.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff training

Menu development

Food safety

Inventory management

Job description

322 BBQ is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef to run operations at two locations: Mullica Hill, NJ and Wilmington, DE. This daytime, full-time role offers autonomy, input into the menu, and a chance to lead prep, line, and bakery teams.

You will own ordering, inventory, food cost, and vendor relationships while upholding food safety and presentation standards. Travel between sites is required.