Kitchen Operations Leader for Guest Experience

Jim 'N Nick's Community BBQ; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discounted meals

Upbeat, exciting and fun work climate

Opportunity for advancement

Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401

K plan

Employer-paid life insurance and paid/

Job summary

Jim 'N Nick's Community BBQ is seeking an experienced restaurant manager to lead shifts, coach a team, and maintain high service standards in Chattanooga, TN. The role requires oversight of BOH budgets, inventory, and staff development to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of high-volume management experience, strong leadership, and a focus on achieving financial goals while delivering outstanding guest service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• 3-5 years of high-volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to attract, train, develop and retain top team members.
• Exceptionally strong guest service focus with ability to provide an exceptional dining experience for every guest.
• Ability to define, measure and attain financial goals for the restaurant, with focus on sales growth, guest counts, staffing, cost of goods and labor cost management.

Responsibilities

• Run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant's dining room and kitchen.
• Provide direction, coaching, training and development for assistant managers and team members.
• Ensure consistent execution of systems, standards and cost controls.
• Communicate goals to General Manager and Local Owner on a regular basis.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior facilities and ensure adequate supplies.
• Oversee BOH schedules, staffing levels and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee inventory procedures and coach/develop assistants to complete weekly inventories.
• Manage BOH budgets including forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budgeting & cost control

Guest service

Hiring & training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Jim 'N Nick's Community BBQ is seeking an experienced restaurant manager to lead shifts, coach a team, and maintain high service standards in Chattanooga, TN. The role requires oversight of BOH budgets, inventory, and staff development to ensure exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of high-volume management experience, strong leadership, and a focus on achieving financial goals while delivering outstanding guest service.