Kitchen Manager Jobs in Nashville, TN

A Kitchen Manager in the hospitality industry plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. They are responsible for overseeing daily back of house restaurant operations, which includes managing the kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and quality, developing menus, coordinating food orders, and maintaining kitchen equipment. They also ensure that the kitchen operations meet the establishment's standards and comply with health and safety regulations. The Kitchen Manager also liaises with front of house staff to ensure seamless service delivery and guest satisfaction.

Before becoming a Kitchen Manager, one could have worked in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef or even as a Chef De Partie. It's necessary for a Kitchen Manager to have excellent leadership and management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and good knowledge of food preparation and safety. They should also have a firm grasp of budgeting, inventory management, and scheduling. Certifications in food handling and safety, such as the ServSafe certification, are typically required. A degree in culinary arts, hospitality or a related field would be beneficial. Also, many years of culinary and management experience are usually required.

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Seeking a Full Time Kitchen Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Seeking experienced applicants for a full time kitchen manager position. The schedule and responsibilities are varied. There is a mix of late night services, prep days, and admin work....

Kitchen Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Seeking DEPENDABLE hardworking individual. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are not PROFESSIONAL DO NOT APPLY! PASSION FOR FOOD IS A MUST!!!! Email resume or apply in...

Kitchen Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details Kitchen Manager Position Overview The Kitchen Manager is responsible for training all BOH staff, ensuring proper organization and functionality of all...

Executive Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

Eurest Salary: $75,000/year Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career...

Executive Chef

  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (6 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Salary: $75,000/year Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed...

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

Managing costs of goods sold Liaison and coordinate with the Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, and Director of Culinary Operations....

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

What you’ll do: Must have 2+ years high-volume restaurant management experience Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials Manage shifts which include daily decision making,...

Kitchen Coordinator

  • Nashville, TN (1 mile from Nashville, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (1 mile from Nashville, TN)
  • 6 days ago

quality standards Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure Requirements...

LITTLE REY EXECUTIVE CHEF UP TO $100K/yr. + BONUS (Nashville)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Development Conflict Resolution Organizational Skills Customer Service Orientation Strategic Planning Financial Acumen Cultural Sensitivity Read more Gallery...

BOH Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Takeout Manager Reports To: Executive Chef, Director of operations. Direct Reports: All line cooks & counter staff. Leader needed for new concept in Nashville - a slice shop, from Robertas. We are...

Kitchen Supervisor $1000 SIGN ON BONUS

  • Nolensville, TN (16 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nolensville, TN (16 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 9 days ago

STARTING PAY: $20/hr SHIFT: 8AM-4PM M-F BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC: Personal satisfaction from serving others Competitive pay Paid Training Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental,...

Pastry Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

kitchen management experience in busy, well-rated kitchens Prior experience training and mentoring a diverse pastry cook team Passion for training and development of others Attention to details of food...

Executive Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

quality, preparation, and presentation Flexible and adaptive to rapidly changing priorities and work demands Strong written and computer skills; including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,...

Sous Chef

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

quality, preparation, and presentation Flexible and adaptive to rapidly changing priorities and work demands Strong written and computer skills; including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,...

Kitchen Leader

  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 days ago

Job Restaurant Management Job Posting 02/28/2025 Job Number JR-2... RefreshID JR-2..._20250210 StoreID 03336...

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Salary for Kitchen Manager Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Kitchen Managers in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
High School or GED
24.4%
Associate's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
Master's Degree
6.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kitchen Managers in Nashville, TN
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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