Kitchen Lead - Downtown Nashville

frothymonkey; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

HSA

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Meal discounts

Parking downtown Nashville

Job summary

Frothy Monkey in Nashville, TN is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor the team, and collaborate with the General Manager on staffing and cost control.

You will ensure food safety, follow recipes, manage inventory, and maintain quality across all stations while delivering fast, friendly service in a from-scratch kitchen.

This full-time role offers benefits including PTO, health insurance, HSA, 401(k), and dining discounts, with downtown parking support.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of kitchen management in high-volume, from-scratch kitchens.
• Ability to track and manage cost of goods and services.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication within a fast-paced team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and some holidays.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day kitchen operations with the team.
• Mentor, train, coach, and motivate kitchen staff with clear direction.
• Partner with the General Manager on staffing, scheduling, labor and operations.
• Perform BOH duties: prep, cook, plate, portion, setup, dishes and stocking.
• Assist with scheduling, ordering, inventory management and labor control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and sanitation regulations.
• Follow recipes and standards to ensure consistent quality.
• Manage inventory and ordering to control costs and waste.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and kitchen standards.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and kitchen presentation.
• Handle multiple tasks during service with speed and accuracy.
• Prepare ingredients for service and monitor freshness and rotation.
• Demonstrate proficiency with knives and kitchen equipment.
• Support restaurant operations and perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen management

Cost control

Time management

Communication

Flexible hours

Food safety

Job description

Frothy Monkey is hiring a Kitchen Lead! If you're an optimistic and warm individual who excels in both team settings and independent work, we want you! Finding joy in taking care of others is what we do. Our core values of Quality, Relationships, Warmth, Grit, Growth + Development, and Execution are the guiding principles that shape our behavior, support our vision, and define our culture.

About Frothy Monkey

At Frothy Monkey, we serve more than just coffee. Our all-day menu includes breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a kids menu, accompanied by an enticing selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. We take pride in creating delicious offerings from scratch, using original recipes and thoughtfully sourced ingredients from regional farmers and producers whenever possible. Since 2004, Frothy Monkey has been a beloved staple in the Nashville community, earning accolades such as "Best Coffee Shop" and more in numerous publications, thanks to the support of our wonderful customers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Kitchen Management in a high-volume, from-scratch kitchen.
• Ability to track and effectively manage cost of goods and services.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a fast-paced team environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen while actively working alongside the kitchen team.
• Mentor, train, coach, and motivate kitchen team members while providing clear direction, feedback, and accountability.
• Partner with the General Manager on staffing, scheduling, labor, kitchen operations, and overall performance.
• Perform all BOH duties, including ingredient preparation, cooking, plating, portioning, station setup, dishes and stocking.
• Assist with administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, ordering, inventory management, and labor control.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable food safety, health, and sanitation regulations.
• Follow established recipes, portion guidelines, and kitchen procedures to ensure consistent food quality and preparation.
• Manage inventory and product ordering to maintain appropriate stock levels, control costs, and minimize waste.
• Monitor food quality, preparation, presentation, and adherence to established kitchen standards.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen presentation.
• Manage multiple tasks and orders during service while maintaining speed, accuracy, quality, and consistency.
• Prepare and portion ingredients for service and upcoming shifts; monitor product freshness, proper rotation, and waste.
• Demonstrate proficiency with knives, kitchen equipment, and all kitchen stations necessary to support service.
• Support overall restaurant operations and perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off (PTO)*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Frothy covers 50% of the employee-only premium)*
• Health Savings Account (HSA Bank; Frothy deposits $25 a month)*
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free employee assistance program
• Free employee perks and discount program
• Free life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance plans*
• Long-term disability insurance plans*
• Discounts on meals, beverages, and merchandise.
• Company-paid parking pass for Downtown Nashville employees*

*Benefits for full-time employees