Kitchen Manager (KM) with Growing Scratch Kitchen Brand! #ZMD
superior talent sourceFranklin (TN)
Kitchen Manager (KM) with Growing Scratch Kitchen Brand! #ZMD
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superior talent sourceFranklin (TN)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Job Description:
- Kitchen Manager – Scratch Kitchen | People-First Culture
- We’re looking for a passionate Kitchen Manager who loves developing people, takes pride in scratch cooking, and thrives in a culture built on teamwork, respect, and growth.
- This is more than just running a kitchen—it’s about building a team, coaching future leaders, and delivering food you’re proud to serve.
- If you believe great food starts with great people and strong systems, this is the opportunity for you.
- What You’ll DoLead a People-First Kitchen
- Build, coach, and inspire a high-performing culinary team. Create a positive, accountable environment where team members are supported, developed, and set up for success.
Champion Scratch Food Excellence:
Drive consistency and pride in a scratch kitchen environment. Ensure every dish reflects high standards in preparation, flavor, and presentation.
Own Kitchen Operations:
Oversee daily execution including prep, line operations, cleanliness, and organization. Ensure the kitchen runs efficiently while maintaining a high level of quality. Develop and Train TalentInvest in your team through hands-on training, coaching, and mentorship. Help build bench strength and create clear paths for growth within the kitchen.
Drive Food Safety & Standards:
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and operational standards. Lead by example and hold the team accountable to doing things the right way every time.
- Manage Costs & Inventory
- Control food cost, manage inventory, reduce waste, and ensure proper ordering and portioning practices that support a healthy business.
- Why This Role Stands OutCompetitive salary + bonus potential
- Comprehensive health benefits 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Clear and accelerated growth opportunities
- Best-in-class culture focused on people and development
- Scratch kitchen environment with high-quality ingredients
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of Kitchen Manager or culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service environment
- A true passion for food, especially scratch kitchens and quality-driven execution
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and developing others
- Deep understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation standards
- Proven ability to manage costs, inventory, and kitchen systems
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- If you’re a leader who believes great kitchens are built through great people, strong culture, and a passion for food, we’d love to connect.?? #STS
Company Description:
Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States. Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace. Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service. Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish. Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.
Company Description:
Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.
Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.
Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.
Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.
Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.
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