Kitchen Manager

Nothing But Noodles
  • Lexington, Kentucky
    8 days ago

    Job Description

    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

    Work schedule

    • 10 hour shift
    • Weekend availability

    Supplemental pay

    • Safety bonus

    Benefits

    • Flexible schedule
    • Employee discount

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLexington, Kentucky

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Food Qualityunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Portion Controlunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety Systemsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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