Kitchen Manager
Goodwin Recruiting
Kitchen Manager | Nashville, TN.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen where timing and teamwork matter.
• Prefer leading from the line rather than managing from an office.
• Have a passion for food, hospitality, quality, and the guest experience behind every ticket.
• Enjoy coaching, mentoring, and holding teams accountable to clear standards.
• Embrace an ownership mentality and understand that execution, food safety, people, and profitability are connected.
• Want to grow as a culinary leader and help build a nationally recognized hospitality brand
If you’re passionate about leading high-performing teams and building something special, this role offers the chance to take true ownership and accelerate your career.
Kitchen Manager | Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and performance
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Significant opportunities for rapid career growth within an expanding hospitality group
- Direct influence on the direction and culture of an innovative hospitality concept
Kitchen Manager | Requirements & Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in restaurant leadership (Culinary team)
- Proven success leading restaurants generating $5M+ in annual sales
- Strong financial management, including labor, food, and controllable costs
- Demonstrated ability to build, coach, and retain high-performance teams
- Deep understanding of upscale dining, and guest relations
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency with restaurant technology platforms and operational reporting systems
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
If you’re excited to shape both a team and a brand, and thrive in a leadership role where your ideas and initiative are valued, we encourage you to apply
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