Kitchen Manager - Quick Hire!

Hickory Tavern is a renowned restaurant chain that has been a staple in the Carolinas since 1997. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, delicious craveable food, and a strong focus on community, Hickory Tavern stands out as a popular neighborhood gathering spot. The establishment caters to families, friends, and sports fans, offering a welcoming environment where great food, sports excitement, and community spirit come together. Hickory Tavern prides itself on providing guests with an enjoyable experience, whether they visit for game day excitement, casual dining, or to socialize over cold drinks. The restaurant chain has created a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that encourages growth, connection, and impactful contributions from every team member. Their motto, "Come as you are, we're made for everyone," underscores their commitment to diversity and inclusion within their workforce. The Kitchen Manager role at Hickory Tavern is a dynamic leadership position central to the overall operations of the restaurant. This role works closely as a collaborative partner with the General Manager and acts as the lead in their absence. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for overseeing both the front-of-house and back-of-house operations to ensure seamless coordination and exceptional guest service. Core responsibilities include managing daily kitchen operations, staff hiring, training and coaching, scheduling, inventory control, and enforcing food safety and sanitation standards. This position demands a hands-on leader who can prepare high-quality menu items in line with standardized recipes while also maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. With a focus on driving profitability and optimizing operational efficiency, the Kitchen Manager monitors sales trends and inventory levels and implements cost-control strategies related to food and labor costs. The role also involves active participation in management meetings, where key insights and operational metrics such as order accuracy and food waste are reviewed to guide continuous improvements. Candidates must be flexible with their availability, as the position requires working varying hours that include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. In this role, a Kitchen Manager not only ensures the delivery of genuine heartfelt hospitality but also fosters a positive team culture that motivates staff and enhances overall customer satisfaction. This leadership position is ideal for individuals with prior supervisory experience in a professional kitchen, strong organizational skills, and a passion for the food service industry. Hickory Tavern presents an excellent opportunity for career growth within a supportive and fun environment where team members can thrive professionally and personally.

• ability to move throughout a restaurant and/or office space (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time
• ability to move throughout a restaurant working around equipment
• ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists
• ability to express or exchange ideas verbally and perceive sound by ear
• manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders
• ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 50 pounds
• ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion
• ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment