Kitchen Manager Nan's Kitchen Southborough

Nansmarket; Southborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Job summary

A dynamic culinary establishment in Southborough is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in team leadership, system development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced kitchen. Offering a competitive salary between $60,000 and $65,000, this role is perfect for those passionate about quality and culinary innovation. Join a unique and rapidly growing concept in a fun and energetic environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in maintaining efficient prep systems and ensuring menu quality.
• Proven track record in recruiting and training kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highly efficient prep systems across all menu items.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff.
• Create and manage staff schedules to optimize coverage.

Skills

Team Leadership

System Development

Operational Excellence

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).

If you’re passionate about quality, efficiency, and being part of a culinary movement, apply today!