Kitchen Manager

Jimnnicks; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role requires exceptional leadership skills to train and develop staff while ensuring high standards of food quality and guest service. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, inventory, and staffing, creating an enjoyable dining experience for all guests. Join a growing company that values teamwork and excellence, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of high-volume restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH schedules, staffing levels, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure food and service standards are met each shift.

Skills

Leadership

Guest Service

Inventory Management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Some College

Job description

We are Growing Fast! Looking for Experienced KMs!

• Knowledge of all dining room and kitchen systems and operations. Must demonstrate the ability to run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant.
• Provides direction, coaching, training, and development for assistant managers and all 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.
• Responsible for establishing and communicating goals to the General Manager and Local Owner regularly.
• Communicates effectively with guests, team members, management, local owners, Station 5 team, and vendors.
• Maintains cleanliness of exterior and interior facilities and ensures sufficient supply levels for team members.
• Oversees BOH schedules, staffing levels, labor goals, and guest satisfaction.
• Manages department inventory procedures and coaches assistant managers to complete weekly inventories.
• Manages BOH budgets, including forecasting.
• Participates in hiring all departments to maintain staffing levels.
• Ensures all food and service standards are met each shift, providing guests with a great experience.
• Follows safety procedures when operating equipment.
• Handles multiple priorities, works under stress, and exercises good judgment.

Kitchen Manager Experience and Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Three to five years of high-volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
• Ability to attract, train, develop, and retain top team members.
• Strong guest service focus to provide an exceptional dining experience.
• Ability to define, measure, and attain financial goals, including sales growth, guest counts, staffing, service quality, and cost management.

Physical Requirements (Reasonable Accommodations may be requested):

• Bending, lifting, reaching, and turning.
• Transporting items up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for up to 8 hours or more.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Lift at least 50 pounds.
• Use hands for handling food and equipment, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to heat.
• Dexterity for handling food items and dishes.

The listed functions and requirements are not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School diploma or higher.

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