Chef de Cuisine- Bistro Restaurant

Lead the Craft

Own food quality across the entire operation: pit, line, prep, and catering

Execute and protect our recipes, specs, and scratch standards on every plate, every shift

Coach and develop cooks into craftspeople and future kitchen leaders

Manage food cost, waste, inventory, and ordering with a pitmaster's discipline

Hold the highest standard for safety and sanitation, because it's the foundation of the craft

Partner with the General Manager and Local Owner on goals, budgets, and growth

3+ years leading a high-volume kitchen as a chef, executive chef, or senior kitchen manager

• Scratch cooking is your native language; volume doesn't scare you and quality doesn't slip
• Financially sharp: you know your food cost to the decimal
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary training a plus, real fire required

Bonus: Chef bonus plan offering achievable, top-dollar rewards for results you control. Bonuses paid Monthly.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1: Benefits that have you covered with competitive medical, dental & vision plans. Benefits that have you covered with competitive medical, dental & vision plans.
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance: Added peace of mind through company-paid life and disability coverage.
• Real Support When You Need It Most: The Bar-B-Q Family Fund provides support to members of the Jim ’N Nick’s family during times of unexpected hardship—because none of us succeeds without all of us.
• Real Growth Opportunities: We are growing 15% year over year, providing real growth opportunities from Chef to Managing Partner and beyond.
• Real Impact: Lead a team inside a culture built on our Core Values (Respect, Honesty, Commitment, Discipline, and Support) where leaders are trusted to develop people and run great restaurants, not just manage shifts.

*You’ll be on your feet 8+ hours a day standing and walking for extended periods while lifting up to 50 lbs in a live kitchen. Bending, reaching, climbing, and equipment operation are all part of the craft. Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.