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Kitchen Manager

Goodwin Recruiting
Nashville, Tennessee
On-siteUSD 70,000 - 80,000 / year

About this role

Kitchen Manager

Nashville, Tennessee | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $70,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 179767

Job Summary

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

JOB ID: 179767

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