Kitchen Lead: From-Scratch Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

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 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.