Kitchen Manager

Nosh Restaurant; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nosh Restaurant is seeking a proactive Kitchen Manager to lead our Omaha kitchen. This full-time, on-site role requires directing food preparation, supervising cooks, and ensuring timely service with high standards for quality and presentation.

You will manage inventory, ordering, scheduling, and training, while collaborating with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to supervise cooks and prep staff.
• Strong focus on food safety, sanitation and portion control.
• Knowledge of menu execution and coordination with front-of-house.
• Experience in scheduling and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced setting.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate food preparation.
• Ensure timely service across all shifts and stations.
• Monitor food quality, presentation and portion consistency.
• Maintain inventory, ordering supplies and cost control.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Inventory control

Food safety

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Education

Culinary training (beneficial)

Job description

Company Description

Nosh Restaurant is a locally owned Omaha restaurant known for our scratch kitchen, amazing wine selection, homemade desserts, and fantastic homemade desserts. Team members work in a fast-paced, customer-centered environment that values efficiency, cleanliness, and hospitality. Joining Nosh Restaurant offers the opportunity to contribute to a reputable food service operation and grow within a supportive, collaborative team.

Role Description

The Kitchen Manager at Nosh Restaurant is a full-time, on-site role located in Omaha, NE. This position oversees daily kitchen operations, including supervising kitchen staff, coordinating food preparation and cooking, and ensuring timely service during all shifts. The Kitchen Manager monitors food quality, portion control, and presentation, and maintains strict standards for food safety, sanitation, and inventory management. Responsibilities include ordering supplies, managing stock levels, assisting with menu execution, training team members on kitchen procedures, and collaborating with front-of-house leadership to deliver a smooth guest experience. The role also involves scheduling, basic cost control, and maintaining a positive, efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Food Preparation and Cooking skills, with hands-on experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, including menu execution and coordination with front-of-house teams.
• Candidates should possess a commitment to Food Quality, including consistency, presentation, and adherence to food safety regulations.
• Candidates should possess Culinary Management skills, including staff supervision, scheduling, and inventory control.
• Experience in a leadership role within a restaurant kitchen or similar food service setting.
• Understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards and ability to enforce compliance.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.
• Formal culinary training or certification is beneficial but not required; equivalent experience will be considered.