Kitchen Manager - Big Woods Pizza (Nashville, IN)/Full Time

Big Woods Restaurant Group; Nashville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, Disability, and Critical Illness

Employee discounts on meals and merch

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Job summary

Big Woods Pizza in Nashville, IN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back‑of‑house team and ensure top quality and efficiency in daily operations.

You will supervise staff, train and schedule, manage inventory and food costs, and uphold health and safety standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Culinary education or equivalent kitchen experience.
• 1+ year of restaurant supervisory or kitchen leadership experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, and food preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Ability to manage budgets and control food costs.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Flexibility and calm under pressure.
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all kitchen staff during daily restaurant operations.
• Train, coach, and develop back-of-house team members.
• Create weekly kitchen schedules based on business needs.
• Maintain smooth service flow across all kitchen stations.
• Oversee food preparation, food quality, and food consistency.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
• Reduce food waste and support cost-control goals.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and Health Department regulations.
• Assist on the line and support all kitchen stations as needed.
• Complete additional tasks to support restaurant operations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Scheduling

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Budgeting

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

ServSafe certification

Education

Culinary education or equivalent kitchen experience

Job description

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Kitchen Manager - Big Woods Pizza (Nashville, IN)/Full Time

Manager Full Time BIG WOODS PIZZA, Nashville, IN, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $58,000.00 Annually

Kitchen Manager – Big Woods Pizza (Nashville, IN) | Full-Time

Big Woods Pizza in Nashville, IN is hiring an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back‑of‑house team. Big Woods Restaurants is a growing Indiana‑based restaurant group known for great food, excellent service, and a strong commitment to hospitality. We operate 10+ restaurant locations across Indiana and continue to expand.

We are looking for a Kitchen Manager with strong leadership skills, restaurant experience, and a passion for high‑quality food and kitchen operations.

• Lead and supervise all kitchen staff during daily restaurant operations
• Train, coach, and develop back‑of‑house team members
• Create weekly kitchen schedules based on business needs
• Maintain smooth service flow across all kitchen stations
• Oversee food preparation, food quality, and food consistency
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation
• Reduce food waste and support cost‑control goals
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and organization
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and Health Department regulations
• Assist on the line and support all kitchen stations as needed
• Complete additional tasks to support restaurant operations

• Culinary education or equivalent kitchen experience
• 1+ year of restaurant supervisory or kitchen leadership experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, and food preparation
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations
• Ability to manage budgets and control food costs
• Strong problem‑solving and time‑management skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced restaurant environment
• Flexibility and calm under pressure
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, Disability, and Critical Illness coverage
• Employee discounts on meals and merchandise
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

About Big Woods Restaurants

Big Woods Restaurants is a locally grown Indiana brand with a passion for hospitality. We proudly partner with Hard Truth Restaurant, Hard Truth Distilling Co., and Quaff ON! Brewing Co. to bring guests the best in local food, craft beer, and handcrafted cocktails.

Job Type: Full-Time

Restaurant Type: Casual Dining, Bar, Fast Casual