Kitchen Manager: Growth, Training & Early Wage Access

Applebee's; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid training

Early wage access

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Applebee’s in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house team. You will supervise hourly staff, ensure cleanliness and sanitation, manage purchasing and cost controls, and drive operational improvements daily.

We value accountability, strong communication, and practical leadership. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within our hospitality team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Kitchen Management in casual dining.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Current alcohol and food certifications per state preferred.
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of back-of-house hourly staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen.
• Implement purchasing and cost-control measures to protect margins.
• Address performance gaps with corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Applebee’s in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the back-of-house team. You will supervise hourly staff, ensure cleanliness and sanitation, manage purchasing and cost controls, and drive operational improvements daily.

We value accountability, strong communication, and practical leadership. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within our hospitality team.