Lead the Kitchen Behind One of Nashville’s Most Beloved Brands
Puckett’s Restaurant is seeking an experienced and hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations at our Nashville International Airport location.
This position is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, food quality, food safety, inventory management, scheduling, labor controls, and team development. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food and guest experiences.
The Kitchen Manager will work closely with restaurant leadership to ensure operational excellence while maintaining the quality and hospitality standards that have made Puckett’s a Nashville favorite.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop kitchen team members
- Create a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture
- Train and onboard new kitchen employees
- Ensure all team members follow recipes, procedures, and standards
- Conduct performance coaching and corrective action when necessary
Food Quality & Execution
- Maintain consistent food quality and presentation
- Ensure recipes and portion standards are followed
- Monitor ticket times and kitchen efficiency
- Maintain excellence during high-volume service periods
- Conduct regular line checks and quality inspections
Inventory & Cost Control
- Manage food inventory and ordering
- Monitor food cost and waste
- Conduct inventory counts and reconciliations
- Ensure proper product rotation and storage
- Manage receiving and product quality inspections
Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain health department standards
- Ensure compliance with all airport, company, and food safety regulations
- Monitor sanitation and cleanliness throughout the kitchen
- Maintain ServSafe and food safety requirements
Labor Management
- Assist with scheduling and labor planning
- Monitor labor costs and productivity
- Ensure proper staffing levels for business demands
- Support recruiting and retention efforts
Qualifications
- 3+ years of kitchen management experience
- High-volume restaurant experience preferred
- Experience managing food cost, labor, and inventory
- Strong leadership and coaching skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- ServSafe Certification preferred
- Ability to work flexible schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent food quality and execution
- Strong kitchen team performance and retention
- Food and labor costs within budget
- Positive health inspections and food safety compliance
- Efficient kitchen operations during peak airport travel periods
- A clean, organized, and highly functioning kitchen
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation
- Health benefits available
- Career growth opportunities
- Leadership development
- Stable, year-round business environment
- Opportunity to lead a well-known Nashville restaurant brand
About Puckett’s
Puckett’s is known for Southern hospitality, exceptional food, and a commitment to creating memorable guest experiences. Our Nashville Airport location serves thousands of travelers each week and plays an important role in showcasing the best of Tennessee hospitality.
If you are an experienced kitchen leader looking for your next opportunity, we invite you to apply today.
Puckett’s Restaurant – Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
