Kitchen Manager

Nothing But Noodles

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42,000–$45,000
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Fast Food, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, People Management, Portion Control, Regulations, Restaurant, Safety Standards, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
Today

About Us

Nothing but Noodles is a fast-growing fast casual restaurant known for fresh ingredients, high-quality food, and a fun, team-focused environment. We take pride in delivering an exceptional dining experience — fast, friendly, and consistent every time.

We’re seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team, maintain operational excellence, and uphold our commitment to food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, line management, and sanitation
  • Hire, train, schedule, and supervise BOH staff to ensure consistent performance and food quality
  • Maintain food and labor cost targets through effective ordering, inventory control, and waste reduction
  • Enforce health, safety, and cleanliness standards in accordance with local regulations
  • Collaborate with the General Manager and FOH leaders to ensure smooth and efficient service flow
  • Ensure strict recipe adherence and portion control
  • Foster a positive, motivated, and accountable kitchen culture

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a fast casual or full-service restaurant
  • Proven track record in high-volume operations and leading diverse teams
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, prep systems, and labor management
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + quarterly performance bonuses
  • Paid time off and health insurance options
  • Employee meals and dining discounts

Nothing but Noodles is a fast-casual restaurant dedicated to providing the highest quality, best tasting, made to order noodle and global pasta dishes available. We fill the void between the typical fast-food outlet that so many people frequent due to lack of choices and time constraints and a full service dining experience that is both costly and time consuming. Within 15 minutes of entering the store, customers are enjoying a wok-seared bowl of noodles or a garden fresh salad served in one of our heavy ceramic china bowls.
Serving cuisine that draws on a variety of cultural influences from around the world, including Asian, European, Mediterranean and American, Nothing but Noodles offers something for every member of the family to enjoy!

Salary

$42000.00 - $45000.00 per year

Benefits

Safety bonus, Flexible schedule, Employee discount

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

10 hour shift, Weekend availability

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