Kitchen Manager & Chef

Kitchen Manager & Chef — Madison Social Club

Location: Madison Social Club Position Type: Full-Time

About Madison Social Club

Madison Social Club is a modern private club built around great conversation, elevated hospitality, and a thoughtfully curated food and beverage experience. Our goal is to create a space that feels both refined and comfortable—where members want to spend time, connect, and return often.

Position Overview

This is not plug and play. We are looking for someone to build the best menu in Memphis with a focus on charcuterie, small plates, and desserts.

The Kitchen Manager & Chef is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, maintaining consistency and quality across all food offerings, and supporting the development of a clean, efficient, and professional kitchen environment.

This role is hands-on and ideal for someone who takes pride in execution, organization, and building systems that scale as the club grows.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

• Lead day-to-day kitchen service, ensuring smooth and efficient execution
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all dishes
• Manage prep, inventory, ordering, and storage systems
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and safety compliance

Menu Execution & Development

• Execute and help refine a focused, elevated bar/kitchen menu
• Collaborate on seasonal updates and special event menus
• Maintain simplicity and consistency while delivering high-quality offerings

Team Leadership

• Train, manage, and schedule kitchen staff as the team grows
• Set expectations for professionalism, cleanliness, and performance
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture

Operational Systems

• Build and maintain efficient kitchen systems (prep lists, pars, ordering cycles)
• Control food costs, waste, and inventory levels
• Ensure readiness for inspections and adherence to all health codes

Collaboration

• Work closely with bar and front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Support club events, tastings, and private functions as needed

Qualifications

• 3 years of kitchen experience, with leadership or supervisory responsibility preferred
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and inventory management
• Ability to work clean, organized, and efficiently under pressure
• A systems-oriented mindset with attention to detail
• Dependable, professional, and team-focused

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who values consistency and quality
• A leader who takes ownership and builds structure
• A professional who understands hospitality—not just cooking
• A self-starter who can help shape the kitchen as the club grows

Compensation

• $25/hour or more based on qualifications
• Opportunity for growth as Madison Social Club expands
• Potential for performance-based incentives

Why This Role Matters

The Kitchen Manager & Chef will play a foundational role in shaping the food experience at Madison Social Club. This is an opportunity to be part of building something from the ground up—setting standards, creating systems, and helping define what the club becomes.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person