Kitchen Manager

Smokey Bones is a renowned full-service restaurant chain known for delivering exceptional barbecue, award-winning ribs, and a lively dining experience across 63 locations in 16 states. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner service alongside a full-service bar featuring a curated selection of bourbons, whiskeys, domestic, import, and local craft beers, plus signature handcrafted cocktails. Smokey Bones prides itself on slow-smoking and fire-grilling a variety of meats, catering to both dine-in customers and those ordering for pick-up, online delivery, or catering events. Over the years, Smokey Bones has built a reputation for creating not only delicious food but also a fun, welcoming environment where guests feel valued and cared for. The company strongly emphasizes its award-winning culture, having been recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, highlighting its commitment to fostering a positive workplace that celebrates individuality and teamwork.

This role within Smokey Bones is vital to maintaining and elevating the restaurant’s high standards for guest experience and operational excellence. The position requires a passionate, results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and is committed to providing outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate will play a key role in coaching and developing team members to anticipate and resolve guest issues effectively, ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable visit. This role also involves close collaboration with the General Manager and Directors to ensure smooth restaurant operations, including managing schedules, overseeing maintenance of restaurant facilities, and motivating staff towards performance excellence.

The position demands strong leadership skills because it includes modeling company values and culture, training teammates on menu items and standards, delivering constructive feedback, and fostering career growth opportunities. Financial acumen is also necessary, as the role requires involvement in budget forecasting, sales growth initiatives, and managing inventory levels to meet business goals. A strong focus on compliance with local, state, and federal regulations is essential, along with the ability to handle a variety of administrative duties related to team management and operations.

Working at Smokey Bones also means enjoying a comprehensive benefits package created to support employees from day one. Benefits include flexible scheduling, free meals during shifts, meal discounts, scholarship opportunities for employees and their immediate family members, and an extensive discounts hub with savings on thousands of products and services. Employees have access to multiple healthcare plans, including dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and disability insurances, along with legal services and patient advocacy programs. Smokey Bones is dedicated to helping its employees achieve their fullest potential through continuous career development and a supportive, inclusive work culture that truly values each individual.

In summary, this role offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a respected restaurant brand with a strong foundation in quality food, excellent service, and a commitment to employee well-being and growth. If you are someone who enjoys leading by example, coaching teams, and elevating both guest and employee experiences in a dynamic and rewarding environment, this could be the perfect fit for you at Smokey Bones.