Jim 'N Nick's Chef / Kitchen Manager - Montgomery, AL

This job opportunity is with a dynamic and fast-paced full-service restaurant that values quality, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence. The restaurant operates a 100% scratch kitchen, which means all food is prepared fresh daily from high-quality ingredients, reflecting a commitment to delivering an exceptional dining experience to every guest. Starting at $68,000 - $75,000 annually, this role offers a competitive salary for an experienced kitchen management professional seeking to advance their career in the hospitality industry. This establishment prides itself on a supportive work environment focused on teamwork, leadership development, and maintaining high standards of food quality and service.\n\nThe Kitchen Manager role plays a crucial part in the restaurant's success by overseeing the kitchen operations and ensuring that all aspects of food preparation and safety meet the highest standards. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for directing, coaching, and developing assistant managers and team members to uphold service standards, food safety, sanitation, and company policies. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage labor costs, staff scheduling, inventory procedures, and budget forecasting effectively. The Kitchen Manager must communicate clearly with the General Manager, local owner, team members, vendors, and guests to ensure smooth operations and exceptional customer experiences.\n\nDay-to-day responsibilities include managing back-of-house schedules, monitoring supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring all systems and cost controls are followed. The candidate must demonstrate an ability to handle multiple priorities while working under pressure, maintaining professionalism and good judgment. The position requires being hands-on and proactive in problem-solving, with expectations to meet financial goals by driving sales growth, managing labor costs, and delivering guest satisfaction. Physical requirements involve long hours on feet, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a kitchen environment that includes exposure to heat and frequent use of physical dexterity. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about culinary arts, leadership, and delivering an outstanding guest dining experience in a reputable, high-volume kitchen setting.

• 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 required
• Ability to attract, train, develop and retain team members
• Strong guest service focus
• Ability to define, measure and attain financial goals for the restaurant
• Performs duties requiring bending, lifting, reaching and turning
• Able to stand for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to talk and hear and use hands repetitively
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch and climb
• Exposure to heat
• Dexterity for handling food and dishes
• Climbing ladder and step stool
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work in a restaurant environment