Big Woods Pizza-Nashville, IN: Kitchen Manager

Big Woods Restaurants, a local brand with a passion for hospitality, has its roots in Indiana.  What began as a single location has grown into a family of 10 and continues to expand, serving various communities across the state, including Nashville.  We firmly believe that every guest who walks through our doors deserves more than just a meal; they deserve an unforgettable experience.  At Big Woods Restaurants, we take immense pride in our warm and welcoming hospitality.  Our commitment goes beyond providing excellent service; it extends to our dedication to showcasing the best of Indiana.  We proudly offer a carefully curated selection of local brews, handcrafted cocktails, and heartwarming Midwestern comfort food.  As part of our extended family, we work hand-in-hand with our sister companies, including Hard Truth Restaurant, Hard Truth Distilling Co., and Quaff ON! Brewing Co.  Together, we’re more than just a group of businesses; we’re sharing our love for craft and community with every guest we serve. 

Big Woods Pizza in Nashville, IN is currently seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to join our team. This pivotal role comes with a range of responsibilities and offers an attractive benefits package.

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

• Kitchen Leadership: Efficiently manage and lead the kitchen team. This includes monitoring, training, and fostering employee development. Lead each shift by assigning duties, tasks, and providing guidance to all team members.

• Service Flow Optimization: Create weekly kitchen asset schedules that align with projected demands, ensuring a smooth service flow at all kitchen stations.

• Inventory and Procurement: Assist with inventory control, including ordering, rotation, monitoring, and accepting orders for all food and kitchen products, with a focus on minimizing food waste.

• Hygiene and Organization: Maintain and enforce high standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen. Continuously monitor food quality and temperatures to adhere to Health and Safety regulations.

• Culinary Proficiency: Be proficient in all aspects of the kitchen and be ready to assist when necessary. Ensure all food items are prepared in accordance with Big Woods' standards of quality, consistency, and timeliness.

• Ad Hoc Responsibilities: Be adaptable and ready to tackle additional tasks and duties as needed.

Kitchen Manager Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.

• Critical Illness, Life, and Disability Insurance options.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Generous discounts on meals and merchandise.

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays. The company is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Kitchen Manager Minimum Qualifications:

• Culinary education or experience.

• 1 year minimum in supervisory capacity of a restaurant.

• Organizational skills to oversee various aspects of kitchen operations.

• Inventory management, scheduling and food preparation.

• Strong leadership and communication skills-must be able to lead and motivate the BOH team effectively.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

• Budgeting and cost control- ability to manage budgets, ordering supplies, and controlling costs.

• Problem-solving abilities-must be able to think quickly on your feet and arrive at creative solutions to problems as they arise.

• Time management skills - ability to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure that everything gets done on time.

• Flexibility - able to adapt to changing circumstances and remain calm under pressure.

• Current Serv-Safe Certification required, or able to obtain within 3 months of hire date.

Job Type: Full-time

Restaurant Type: Bar, Casual Dining Restaurant, Fast Casual Restaurant

Work Location: In person

If you're a skilled culinary professional with a flair for leadership and a passion for delivering top-quality cuisine, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join Big Woods Restaurant Group and be a key player in our continued growth and success!