Kitchen Manager

Bar Louie; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Daily pay

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Bar Louie is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations, ensure top-quality food, and support a high-performing team. You will uphold safety standards, drive efficiency, and maintain a memorable guest experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications include 1 year in casual dining, strong leadership, Spanish-language ability, and availability for evenings and weekends. Bar Louie offers opportunities for growth and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in casual restaurant environment.
• High school diploma preferred; culinary training a plus.
• Proficiency with POS systems.
• Current alcohol and food service certifications as required by state.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish with crew.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house operations to ensure top-quality food.
• Support team and maintain safety standards.
• Drive efficiency while delivering a great guest experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Spanish language

Staff training

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

At Bar Louie, we live to SERVE our Guests, our People, and our Communities.

We grow by empowering our team, creating memorable experiences for our Guests, and driving results for our Company. While we are committed to consistent routines, safety, and compliance, we also celebrate individuality, creativity, and fun. Our leaders thrive in a culture we call Freedom within a Framework—balancing brand standards with continuous improvement and innovation.

What You’ll Get (Benefits):

Join a team that values YOU and creates opportunities to grow your career while having fun along the way.

• Competitive compensation – we aim to recognize your dedication and hard work.
• Competitive benefits (401K, HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plan options) – to ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday with our Earned Wage app.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development – we aim to set you up for success.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within our organization – Our team members are the cornerstone of Bar Louie’s success.
• Community involvement opportunities through Louie Loves events, connecting our brand with local neighborhoods.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

We’re seeking a Kitchen Manager to help lead our back‑of‑house operations and ensure top‑quality food every time. You’ll support the team, maintain safety standards, and drive efficiency while delivering a great guest experience.

What You’ll Bring (Requirements):

• A minimum of 1 year’s experience in the Casual Restaurant industry is required.
• A High School Diploma is preferred.
• Proficiency in POS systems.
• Current alcohol and food certifications that meet state requirements are required.
• Formal culinary training is preferred.
• Ability to verbally communicate in Spanish with the crew.
• Availability to work within open hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and positive conflict resolution.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to withstand the physical demands a restaurant environment holds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Bar Louie, we live to SERVE our Guests, our People, and our Community.
We do this by GROWING our PEOPLE (pssst - that could be YOU), our Fans, and our Company. While we are fiercely committed to a foundation of daily routines, policies, and practices that ensure we stay Safe, Healthy, and Compliant with all the regulations and laws, we also celebrate thinking differently and creating the WOW in the work we do each day. We call this Freedom within the Framework, and it allows us to be consistent as a brand while also pursuing continuous improvement.
Whether we are collaborating with others or completing tasks alone, Integrity is key and a non‑negotiable. And though we are always busy and constantly changing, we also strive to show empathy and to have a lot of FUN every.single.day. Bar Louie offers a culture that is as diverse and unique as YOU.