Kitchen Manager - Big Woods Pizza (Nashville, IN)/Full Time

Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all kitchen staff during daily restaurant operations
• Train, coach, and develop back-of-house team members
• Create weekly kitchen schedules based on business needs
• Maintain smooth service flow across all kitchen stations
• Oversee food preparation, food quality, and food consistency
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation
• Reduce food waste and support cost-control goals
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and organization
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and Health Department regulations
• Absorb additional tasks to support restaurant operations

Kitchen Manager Qualifications

• Culinary education or equivalent kitchen experience
• 1+ year of restaurant supervisory or kitchen leadership experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, and food preparation
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations
• Ability to manage budgets and control food costs
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Flexibility and calm under pressure
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

About Big Woods Restaurants

Big Woods Restaurants is a locally grown Indiana brand with a passion for hospitality. We proudly partner with Hard Truth Restaurant, Hard Truth Distilling Co., and Quaff ON! Brewing Co. to bring guests the best in local food, craft beer, and handcrafted cocktails.

Job Details

If you are an experienced Kitchen Manager or culinary professional ready to lead a high-performing kitchen team, we encourage you to apply. Join Big Woods Pizza and be part of a growing Indiana restaurant group.