Kitchen Lead, From-Scratch Operations & Staff Leadership in Nashville
Overview
Lead a high-volume, from-scratch kitchen in a beloved Nashville cafe. Own day-to-day BOH operations, mentor a kitchen team, and partner with the GM on staffing and performance. Drive cost control, quality, and compliance with safety standards. This role blends hands-on cookery with people leadership in a warm, community-focused environment.
What You'll Do10
- 1Lead and oversee day-to-day kitchen operations while actively working alongside the kitchen team
- 2Mentor, train, coach, and motivate kitchen staff with clear direction, feedback, and accountability
- 3Partner with General Manager on staffing, scheduling, labor, and overall kitchen performance
- 4Perform all back-of-house duties including ingredient prep, cooking, plating, portioning, station setup, dishes, and stocking
- 5Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling, ordering, inventory management, and labor control
- 6Ensure adherence to food safety, health, and sanitation regulations
- 7Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and kitchen procedures to maintain consistent quality
- 8Manage inventory and ordering to control costs and minimize waste
- 9Monitor food quality, presentation, and adherence to standards
- 10Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and kitchen presentation
Requirements7
- 13-5 years of experience in Kitchen Management in a high-volume, from-scratch kitchen
- 2Ability to track and effectively manage cost of goods and services
- 3Excellent time management and organizational skills
- 4Ability to communicate effectively within a fast-paced team environment
- 5Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- 6Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- 7Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds safely
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