Kitchen Manager – Full-Time | Scratch Kitchen | High-Volume Fryers
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer – Nashville, TN
We’re looking for a driven, skilled, and hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team in a fast-paced, scratch‑kitchen environment. If you thrive in organized chaos, love building great food from real recipes, and know your way around fryers like a pro, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Lead
- Daily kitchen operations in a high-volume fry/fry-forward concept
- Scratch prep, recipe execution, and consistent food quality
- Line organization, expo flow, and ticket management
- Training, coaching, and developing BOH team members
- Food safety, sanitation, and Health Department compliance
- Inventory, ordering, and waste control
- Maintaining a clean, efficient, and positive kitchen culture
What You Bring
- Open availability — nights, weekends, holidays when needed
- Strong kitchen experience in high-volume environments
- Proven skill with commercial fryers, oil management, and station flow
- Ability to follow and enforce scratch recipes with precision
- Leadership presence — calm, confident, and able to motivate a team
- Strong communication and a “team-first” mentality
- High personal standards for cleanliness, organization, and execution
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Growth opportunities within a fast-growing brand
- A supportive leadership team that values development and accountability
- A fun, energetic environment built around great food and great people
Who Thrives Here
People who are humble, hungry, and great with people. Leaders who love being in the kitchen, love teaching others, and take pride in running a tight, efficient operation.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
