Kitchen Manager

Jim 'N Nick's Community BBQ; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kitchen management bonus plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance from

401(k) with annual discretionary match

Company-paid life and disability

Paid vacation starting in first year

Bar-B-Q Family Fund support

Real growth opportunities

Job summary

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen operations in a high-volume setting. You will supervise pit, line, prep, and dish, coach staff, and ensure food quality and safety standards are met daily.

You will manage BOH budgets, forecast demand, control costs, and train others to do the same. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen at all times.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen management in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Teacher and standard-setter: runs the kitchen even when off.
• Disciplined with numbers: food cost, labor, waste, inventory.
• Calm, clear, and candid when the board is full.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Run effective shifts across the whole kitchen: pit, line, prep, and dish.
• Coach and develop assistant managers and team members on food quality, safety, sanitation, and standards.
• Manage BOH budgets, forecasting, inventory, and cost controls, and teach your assistants to do the same.
• Build BOH schedules that hit labor goals without ever shorting the guest.
• Interview and hire to keep the kitchen staffed with people who have real fire.
• Set and communicate goals with the General Manager and Local Owner.
• Keep the kitchen clean, stocked, safe, and ready, because Bar-B-Q is a job that's never truly finished.

Skills

People leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Scheduling

Hiring

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

• Run effective shifts across the whole kitchen: pit, line, prep, and dish
• Coach and develop assistant managers and team members on food quality, safety, sanitation, and standards
• Manage BOH budgets, forecasting, inventory, and cost controls, and teach your assistants to do the same
• Build BOH schedules that hit labor goals without ever shorting the guest
• Interview and hire to keep the kitchen staffed with people who have real fire
• Set and communicate goals with the General Manager and Local Owner
• Keep the kitchen clean, stocked, safe, and ready, because Bar-B-Q is a job that's never truly finished

This Is Who You Are

• 2+ years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• A teacher and a standard-setter: your kitchen runs your way even when you're off
• Disciplined with numbers: food cost, labor, waste, and inventory
• Calm, clear, and candid when the board is full
• High school diploma or GED required

What We Give You

None of us succeeds without all of us, and we mean that.

• Bonus: Kitchen Management bonus plan offering achievable, top-dollar rewards for results you control. Bonuses paid Monthly.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1: Benefits that have you covered with competitive medical, dental & vision plans. Benefits that have you covered with competitive medical, dental & vision plans.
• 401(k) with Annual Discretionary Match: Invest in your future with a 401(k) plan and discretionary employer match.*
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance: Added peace of mind through company-paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid Vacation: Time to recharge with two weeks of paid vacation beginning in your first year and additional time earned with service.
• Real Support When You Need It Most: The Bar-B-Q Family Fund provides support to members of the Jim ’N Nick’s family during times of unexpected hardship—because none of us succeeds without all of us.*
• Real Growth Opportunities: We are growing 15% year over year, providing real growth opportunities from Kitchen Manager to Managing Partner and beyond.
• Real Leadership. Real Impact: Lead a team inside a culture built on our Core Values (Respect, Honesty, Commitment, Discipline, and Support) where leaders are trusted to develop people and run great restaurants, not just manage shifts.

*Must meet the plan's eligibility requirements

In the Pit

This role is hands-on and high-energy. You’ll be on your feet 8+ hours a day standing and walking for extended periods while lifting up to 50 lbs in a live kitchen. Bending, reaching, climbing, and equipment operation are all part of the craft. These requirements reflect the essential functions of the role and may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Other job-related duties may be assigned as business needs require.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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