BBQ Kitchen Manager: Lead High-Volume Culinary Team

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dining establishment in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Chef to manage daily culinary operations, maintain kitchen standards, and train staff. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of kitchen management experience, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen cleanliness, ordering food inventory, and resolving staff and customer issues to ensure quality service.

Qualifications

• Two to four years experience managing kitchen staff and inventory in a high-volume kitchen.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control the day-to-day culinary operations of the venue.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and adherence to health department standards.
• Recruit, interview, and hire kitchen staff while leading and training them.

Skills

Confidence in cooking skills

Attention to detail

Good people management skills

Strong communication and listening skills

Time management and organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree

Job description

A leading dining establishment in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a Chef to manage daily culinary operations, maintain kitchen standards, and train staff. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of kitchen management experience, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen cleanliness, ordering food inventory, and resolving staff and customer issues to ensure quality service.