Kitchen Manager

Nothing But Noodles; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + quarterlyBon

Paid time off and health insurance

Employee meals and dining discounts

Job summary

Nothing but Noodles in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team, uphold food quality and safety, and drive operational excellence in a fast-casual setting.

You will hire and train staff, manage prep, cooking, sanitation, inventory, and labor costs while collaborating with the General Manager to ensure a smooth dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a fast casual or full-service restaurant.
• Proven track record in high-volume operations and leading diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, prep systems, and labor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, line management, and sanitation.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise BOH staff to ensure consistent performance and food quality.
• Maintain food and labor cost targets through effective ordering, inventory control, and waste reduction.
• Enforce health, safety, and cleanliness standards in accordance with local regulations.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and FOH leaders to ensure smooth and efficient service flow.
• Ensure strict recipe adherence and portion control.
• Foster a positive, motivated, and accountable kitchen culture.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety

Operations management

Team supervision

Job description

About Us

Nothing but Noodles is a fast-growing fast casual restaurant known for fresh ingredients, high-quality food, and a fun, team-focused environment. We take pride in delivering an exceptional dining experience — fast, friendly, and consistent every time.

We’re seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team, maintain operational excellence, and uphold our commitment to food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, line management, and sanitation
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise BOH staff to ensure consistent performance and food quality
• Maintain food and labor cost targets through effective ordering, inventory control, and waste reduction
• Enforce health, safety, and cleanliness standards in accordance with local regulations
• Collaborate with the General Manager and FOH leaders to ensure smooth and efficient service flow
• Ensure strict recipe adherence and portion control
• Foster a positive, motivated, and accountable kitchen culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a fast casual or full-service restaurant
• Proven track record in high-volume operations and leading diverse teams
• Strong knowledge of food safety, prep systems, and labor management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + quarterly performance bonuses
• Paid time off and health insurance options
• Employee meals and dining discounts

Nothing but Noodles is a fast-casual restaurant dedicated to providing the highest quality, best tasting, made to order noodle and global pasta dishes available. We fill the void between the typical fast-food outlet that so many people frequent due to lack of choices and time constraints and a full service dining experience that is both costly and time consuming. Within 15 minutes of entering the store, customers are enjoying a wok-seared bowl of noodles or a garden fresh salad served in one of our heavy ceramic china bowls.
Serving cuisine that draws on a variety of cultural influences from around the world, including Asian, European, Mediterranean and American, Nothing but Noodles offers something for every member of the family to enjoy!