Kitchen Manager

$65,000 + per year | Chapel Hill, NC | Hiring Immediately

Town Hall Grill is looking for a talented, motivated, and hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen in the heart of Southern Village in Chapel Hill!

We're more than just a restaurant. Town Hall Grill is a neighborhood gathering place where friends meet, families come together, and great food and hospitality bring people back time and time again. Our gastropub-style concept combines a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere with quality food, a great guest experience, and a strong connection to our local community.

We re looking for a Kitchen Manager who can share that vision someone who takes pride in great food, enjoys developing a team, and understands that a successful kitchen is about more than what comes out of the window. It s about consistency, teamwork, and creating an experience guests want to return for.

If you re ready to take ownership of a kitchen, make an impact, and help shape the culture of a neighborhood favorite, we d love to meet you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Create and develop enticing menu dishes that reflect Town Hall Grill s gastropub style, appeal to our neighborhood guests, and keep the menu fresh and exciting.
  
• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth, efficient service.
  
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety.
  
• Recruit, train, motivate, and develop kitchen team members.
  
• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture built on accountability, respect, and communication.
  
• Oversee food preparation, kitchen organization, and execution during service.
  
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, portion control, and waste.
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen that meets all health and safety standards.
  
• Collaborate with restaurant management to improve operations and deliver an outstanding guest experience.
  

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager is a must.
  
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build and motivate a successful team.
  
• Creativity and a passion for developing menu specials that elevate the guest experience.
  
• A passion for quality food, consistency, and excellent execution.
  
• Experience with food costs, inventory management, ordering, and kitchen operations.
  
• Knowledge of food safety standards and proper kitchen procedures.
  
• A hands-on leadership style and the ability to lead by example.
  
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  
• A positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
  
• ServSafe certified.
  

OUR CULTURE

At Town Hall Grill, we believe great restaurants are built by great people. We value teamwork, hospitality, accountability, and creating an environment where employees can take pride in their work.

As part of the Southern Village community, we strive to be the kind of place where neighbors gather, guests feel welcome, and the team takes pride in delivering great food and genuine hospitality. We re looking for a Kitchen Manager who wants to contribute to that culture and help make Town Hall Grill an even stronger part of the community.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary of $65,000 + per year, based on experience.
  
• An opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen and make a meaningful impact.
  
• A collaborative restaurant environment where leadership and teamwork matter.
  
• The opportunity to lead and develop a kitchen team while maintaining high culinary standards.
  
• The chance to be part of a well-established neighborhood gathering place in Southern Village.
  

READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?

We re looking to fill this position as soon as possible and are ready to meet qualified candidates!

If you re a passionate kitchen leader who believes great food, a strong team, and genuine hospitality go hand in hand, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your leadership to Town Hall Grill!