Kitchen Manager Nan's Kitchen Southborough

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Nan's Kitchen in Southborough, MA is seeking a dynamic Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations in a one-of-a-kind culinary environment. You will own prep systems, supervise staff, and ensure smooth service while upholding quality and food safety.

This hands-on leadership role offers growth, a competitive salary, and benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement as we build a rotating, farm-fresh menu experience for guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highly efficient prep systems to ensure quality and consistency across all menu items.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff; foster a positive, energetic, high-performance team culture.
• Create and manage staff schedules to optimize coverage, control labor costs, and ensure smooth service flow.
• 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).