Kitchen Manager: Own the Kitchen & Lead a Team Aboard

Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises LLC; Cumberland Heights (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Free Parking

Employee Discounts & Complimentary Cru

Career Growth & Leadership Development

Opportunity to help shape the future

Job summary

Manthey Hospitality is seeking an emerging culinary leader to take ownership of the entire back-of-house operation aboard Nashville Riverboats. You’ll lead a hands-on kitchen, coach your team, manage labor and inventory, and ensure high-quality guest experiences during sightseeing cruises and dinner cruises.

You should be a proven sous chef ready for a full kitchen leadership role, comfortable on the line, and eager to develop the business side of running a kitchen while staying hands-on with

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a culinary leadership role preferred (Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef, Assistant Kitchen Supervisor, or Assistant Kitchen Manager)
• Experience in high-volume food service
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day back-of-house operations
• Coach, develop, and motivate the culinary team
• Work alongside your staff during service
• Manage scheduling, labor, and staffing needs
• Order products and manage inventory
• Control food cost, waste, and purchasing
• Maintain FIFO, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Ensure every guest receives an exceptional dining experience
• Collaborate with front-of-house and marine operations to keep every cruise running smoothly
• Build systems that create consistency, accountability, and teamwork

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Manthey Hospitality is seeking an emerging culinary leader to take ownership of the entire back-of-house operation aboard Nashville Riverboats. You’ll lead a hands-on kitchen, coach your team, manage labor and inventory, and ensure high-quality guest experiences during sightseeing cruises and dinner cruises.

You should be a proven sous chef ready for a full kitchen leadership role, comfortable on the line, and eager to develop the business side of running a kitchen while staying hands-on with