Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
performance bonuses
Job Description
Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is a well-established and beloved restaurant brand specializing in authentic Southern barbecue cuisine. With a strong community focus and a reputation for delivering high-quality food alongside exceptional guest experiences, Jim 'N Nick's has grown into a popular dining destination across multiple locations. The brand prides itself on maintaining an inviting atmosphere and top-tier food standards, ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable meal. Known for its commitment to quality, hospitality, and community involvement, Jim 'N Nick's combines traditional barbecue recipes with modern service excellence.
The Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager role at Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations to guarantee seamless dining experiences and top-notch food quality. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Local Owner, the Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager plays a strategic role in managing the kitchen staff, coordinating shift operations, and maintaining rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and service. This full-time leadership role offers a competitive total compensation package exceeding $75,000 annually, reflecting the importance of the position in driving the restaurant's success.
This role requires a hands-on leader with comprehensive knowledge of all kitchen and dining room systems and operations. The Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager is expected to demonstrate the ability to efficiently run shifts, oversee inventory management, manage back-of-house budgets including forecasting, and maintain staffing levels aligned with labor goals and guest satisfaction. Beyond managing daily operations, this leader will provide direction, coaching, and training to assistant managers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Effective communication skills are essential, as this role involves collaboration with guests, team members, management, vendors, and the broader Station 5 team. Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of both interior and exterior facilities, ensuring sufficient supplies, and enforcing safety procedures are vital parts of the position. The Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager also plays a key role in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent, ensuring that staffing levels and team performance consistently meet the company’s high standards.
Candidates for this role will find themselves working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment that demands excellent multitasking skills, the ability to work under pressure, and sound judgment. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing various movements such as bending, reaching, and climbing. This role is ideal for a seasoned restaurant management professional who is passionate about culinary excellence and operational leadership in the food service industry.
The Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager role at Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations to guarantee seamless dining experiences and top-notch food quality. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Local Owner, the Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager plays a strategic role in managing the kitchen staff, coordinating shift operations, and maintaining rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and service. This full-time leadership role offers a competitive total compensation package exceeding $75,000 annually, reflecting the importance of the position in driving the restaurant's success.
This role requires a hands-on leader with comprehensive knowledge of all kitchen and dining room systems and operations. The Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager is expected to demonstrate the ability to efficiently run shifts, oversee inventory management, manage back-of-house budgets including forecasting, and maintain staffing levels aligned with labor goals and guest satisfaction. Beyond managing daily operations, this leader will provide direction, coaching, and training to assistant managers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Effective communication skills are essential, as this role involves collaboration with guests, team members, management, vendors, and the broader Station 5 team. Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of both interior and exterior facilities, ensuring sufficient supplies, and enforcing safety procedures are vital parts of the position. The Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager also plays a key role in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent, ensuring that staffing levels and team performance consistently meet the company’s high standards.
Candidates for this role will find themselves working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment that demands excellent multitasking skills, the ability to work under pressure, and sound judgment. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing various movements such as bending, reaching, and climbing. This role is ideal for a seasoned restaurant management professional who is passionate about culinary excellence and operational leadership in the food service industry.
Job Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to talk, hear, and use hands repetitively
- Ability to reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb
- Ability to work in a restaurant environment with exposure to heat
- Physical stamina to stand up to 8 hours or longer
- Dexterity required for handling food items and kitchen equipment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
- Some college preferred
- Three to five years of high volume full-service restaurant management experience preferred
- Exceptional leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to attract, train, develop, and retain team members
- Strong guest service focus
- Ability to meet financial goals including sales growth and cost management
Job Duties
- Run effective shifts in all aspects of the restaurant
- Provide direction, coaching, training, and development for assistant managers and team members
- Ensure consistent execution of systems, standards, and cost controls
- Communicate goals and updates to General Manager and Local Owner regularly
- Maintain cleanliness of facilities and ensure supply levels
- Oversee back-of-house schedules to maintain staffing and labor goals
- Manage inventory procedures and coach assistant managers on inventory
- Manage back-of-house budgets including forecasting
- Assist in hiring to maintain staffing levels
- Ensure all food and service standards are met each shift
- Follow safety procedures when operating equipment
- Handle multiple priorities and work under stress
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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