Kitchen Manager: Lead a High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Discounted meals

Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401

Employer paid life insurance

Vacation for eligible team members

Life Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Fund

Job summary

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q in Hendersonville, TN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day kitchen and dining room operations in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment. You will lead shifts, coach managers and team members, ensure food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and drive cost controls while maintaining an exceptional guest experience.

The role requires strong leadership, staffing, budgeting and forecasting skills, plus a proven ability to attract and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Three to five years of high-volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
• Ability to attract, train, develop and retain top team members.
• Strong guest service focus to provide an exceptional dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant.
• Provide direction, coaching, training and development for managers and team members.
• Ensure consistent execution of systems, standards and cost controls.
• Communicate goals to General Manager and Local Owner regularly.
• Maintain cleanliness and supply levels; manage exterior and interior facilities.
• Oversee BOH schedules, staffing levels, labor goals and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee inventory procedures and weekly inventory coaching.
• Manage BOH budgets including forecasting.
• Interview and assist in hiring for all departments.
• Ensure food and service standards are met each shift; deliver great guest experience.
• Follow safety procedures when operating equipment; handle multiple priorities under stress.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Budgeting

Hiring & training

Guest service

Safety & sanitation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q in Hendersonville, TN is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee day-to-day kitchen and dining room operations in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment. You will lead shifts, coach managers and team members, ensure food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and drive cost controls while maintaining an exceptional guest experience.

The role requires strong leadership, staffing, budgeting and forecasting skills, plus a proven ability to attract and