Kitchen Manager: Lead Operations & Guest Experience

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedules

Discounted meals

Upbeat work environment

Opportunity for advancement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

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 is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee dining room and kitchen operations, coach managers and team members, and ensure high standards of food, service, and safety. The role requires directing shifts, managing budgets, and maintaining guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead hiring, training, and development efforts, coordinate with the General Manager and local owner, and drive year-over-year improvements in sales and labor costs while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• 3–5 years of high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills required.
• Ability to attract, train, develop and retain top team members.
• Customer-focused with ability to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Ability to define, measure and attain financial goals including labor and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Run effective shifts across dining room and kitchen operations.
• Provide direction, coaching, 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 adequate supply levels for staff.
• Oversee BOH schedules, staffing targets and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee inventory procedures and weekly inventory coaching.
• Manage BOH budgets including forecasting.
• Involve in hiring across departments to maintain staffing levels.
• Ensure guests have a great experience and service standards are met.
• Follow safety procedures when operating equipment.
• Handle multiple priorities under stress.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Staff development

Hiring

Communication

Budgeting

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee dining room and kitchen operations, coach managers and team members, and ensure high standards of food, service, and safety. The role requires directing shifts, managing budgets, and maintaining guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead hiring, training, and development efforts, coordinate with the General Manager and local owner, and drive year-over-year improvements in sales and labor costs while