Kitchen Manager Buffalo Wild Wings
Nashville, TNToday
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Skills
- Airport Securityunmatched
- Background Investigationunmatched
- Cook Dishesunmatched
- Food Preparationunmatched
- Food Presentationunmatched
- Food Qualityunmatched
- Health Departmentunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Operationsunmatched
- People Managementunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Security Complianceunmatched
- Security Protocolsunmatched
- Service Level Agreement (SLA)unmatched
- Team Lead/Managerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Description
SLA is hiring a hands-on, high-performing Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at our busy airport location. This is a key leadership position responsible for food quality, kitchen team performance, prep, inventory, and health & safety compliance. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments, and are committed to consistent, high-quality Southern fare with an emphasis on speed, accuracy, and hospitality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily kitchen operations including prep, line, and dish areas.
- Hire, train, and schedule kitchen staff (line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers).
- Maintain food quality and presentation standards in line with brand expectations.
- Conduct inventory checks, place orders, and manage food and labor cost targets.
- Ensure compliance with airport security, health department, and safety standards.
- Work closely with the General Manager and Front-of-House team to execute timely service.
- Support opening and closing procedures; maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
- Lead kitchen team by example and resolve conflicts with professionalism.
Requirements:
- 3–5 years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef or higher).
- Proven ability to manage kitchen staff and control food/labor costs.
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, prep, and cooking procedures.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
- Experience with ordering, vendor relationships, and kitchen scheduling.
- Airport or hospitality experience a plus.
- Must pass airport background check and obtain required badging.
- Flexible schedule – early mornings, weekends, and holidays required.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary (based on experience).
- Shift meals and uniform provided.
- Paid time off and health benefits (after probationary period).
- Opportunities for growth within SLA Airport operations.
Note:
This position is based inside the airport and requires TSA badging. Applicants must be able to pass a 10-year background check and comply with all airport security protocols.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Salary | $55,000–$65,000 |
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