Lead Kitchen Manager – High-Volume Ops & Team Leader

Jim 'N Nick's Community BBQ; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discounted meals

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

Vacation for eligible team members

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

DEFCON1MGMT in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations and ensure a great guest experience. You will supervise both front and back-of-house, coach team members, and uphold safety, sanitation and cost controls while driving sales growth and product quality.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on guest satisfaction, and ability to manage budgets and staffing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High-volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and motivational skills required.
• Ability to attract, train, develop and retain top team members.

Responsibilities

• Runs shifts effectively across dining room and kitchen.
• Directs coaching, training and development for managers and team members.
• Maintains food quality, service standards, safety and sanitation, and cost controls.
• Communicates goals to General Manager and local owner regularly.
• Ensures guest satisfaction and manages BOH budgets including labor and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Team development

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

DEFCON1MGMT in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations and ensure a great guest experience. You will supervise both front and back-of-house, coach team members, and uphold safety, sanitation and cost controls while driving sales growth and product quality.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on guest satisfaction, and ability to manage budgets and staffing in a fast-paced environment.