Kitchen Manager Nan's Kitchen Southborough

Nans Kitchen; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food

Snacks

Advancement

Paid time off

Training

Development

Job summary

Nan's Kitchen in Southborough, MA is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team within a fast-paced, unique concept centered on fried chicken sammies and creative bowls. You will develop prep systems, recruit and mentor staff, plan schedules to optimize coverage and costs, and ensure strict health and safety compliance across all kitchen operations.

We offer a competitive salary of $60,000–$65,000, health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement in a

Responsibilities

• System Development: Maintain highly efficient prep systems to ensure quality and consistency across all menu items.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and manage our kitchen staff. Foster a positive, energetic, and high-performance team culture.
• Scheduling & Labor: Create and manage staff schedules to optimize coverage, control labor costs, and ensure smooth service flow.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily kitchen operations, inventory management, ordering, and compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Kitchen Manager - Join the Sammie Cult! Nan's Kitchen

Are you a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Manager ready to lead a team in a one-of-a-kind culinary environment? Love food & think you're ready to take that next step in your career. We're not just serving food; we're building a legend. Our kitchen is the birthplace of cult-like fried chicken sammies that have people lining up - some even getting a permanent tattoo of our signature sammie for free food for life!

But we're more than just chicken. We're also committed to fresh, healthy, and innovative food, offering a rotating menu of farm-fresh, dynamic & creative veggie & protein bowls.

We are looking for a hands-on leader to take ownership of our back-of-house operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Development: Maintain highly efficient prep systems to ensure quality and consistency across all menu items.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and manage our kitchen staff. Foster a positive, energetic, and high-performance team culture.
• Scheduling & Labor: Create and manage staff schedules to optimize coverage, control labor costs, and ensure smooth service flow.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily kitchen operations, inventory management, ordering, and compliance with all health and safety regulations.

What We Offer:

• The chance to be a key player in a unique, rapidly growing concept.
• A fun, high-energy, and challenging work environment.
• Competitive salary: $60,000 - $65,000 (commensurate with experience).