Head Chef & Kitchen Operations Leader

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Upbeat work environment

Advancement opportunities

Medical/dental/vision + 401K

Life insurance

Vacation

Life Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Fund

Job summary

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q in Memphis is seeking an experienced Chef to lead our high-volume dining room and kitchen operations. You will oversee shifts, ensure food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and coach a team of managers and staff to deliver a premier guest experience.

The role requires 3–5 years of restaurant management, strong leadership and guest-service focus, and the ability to manage budgets, staffing, and inventory while driving year-over-year sales growth.

Qualifications

• High-volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
• Ability to recruit, train and retain top team members.
• Strong guest service focus with a commitment to an exceptional dining experience.
• Ability to define and achieve financial goals, including sales growth and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operation; run effective shifts.
• Provide direction, coaching, training and development for assistants and team members including food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and company policies and procedures.
• Ensures consistent execution of all systems, standards and cost controls.
• Communicates goals to General Manager and Local Owner on a regular basis.
• Maintains cleanliness and ensures sufficient supply levels for team members.
• Oversees BOH schedules, staffing levels, labor goals and guest satisfaction.
• Oversees department inventory procedures and coaches managers to complete weekly inventory.
• Manages BOH budgets including forecasting.
• Interviews and assists in hiring to maintain staffing par levels.
• Ensures guests have a great experience each shift.
• Follows safety procedures when operating all equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under stress.

Skills

Leadership

Restaurant management

Staff development

Guest service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q in Memphis is seeking an experienced Chef to lead our high-volume dining room and kitchen operations. You will oversee shifts, ensure food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and coach a team of managers and staff to deliver a premier guest experience.

The role requires 3–5 years of restaurant management, strong leadership and guest-service focus, and the ability to manage budgets, staffing, and inventory while driving year-over-year sales growth.