Great food starts with great people. That's how we've always done things.At Souper Jenny, we believe kitchens can be fast-paced, high-performing and kind. We believe in fresh food made from scratch, taking pride in every plate, and treating the people beside you with respect.We're opening our newest location at beautiful Lake Oconee and we're looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to help us build a kitchen that people are proud to work in.If you're passionate about food, love developing people, enjoy creating organized systems, and believe the best leaders work with their teams—not above them—we'd love to meet you.What You'll Be DoingYou'll lead the heart of the restaurant.You'll create a kitchen that's organized, efficient and calm—even when lunch gets crazy. You'll coach your team, set the standard for quality, and make sure every bowl of soup, salad and sandwich reflects the pride we take in what we serve.Some mornings you'll be tasting soups.Some afternoons you'll be placing orders or helping prep for tomorrow.Some days you'll spend more time teaching than cooking.And every day, you'll be leading by example.You'll:
- Build, train and inspire an exceptional kitchen team
- Create a culture where people enjoy coming to work
- Maintain consistently delicious food and beautiful presentation
- Oversee prep, production and daily kitchen operations
- Manage inventory, ordering and food costs with care
- Keep the kitchen clean, organized and always inspection-ready
- Create schedules that support both the business and your team
- Coach, encourage and develop future leaders
- Partner closely with the General Manager to create a seamless guest experience
- Jump into any station whenever the team needs an extra set of hands
Who You AreYou probably have experience leading a professional kitchen, but we're just as interested in how you lead as what's on your résumé.You might be our person if...
- You love teaching people and helping them grow.
- You believe respect belongs in every kitchen.
- You know how to hold people accountable without yelling.
- You care about consistency because every guest deserves a great meal.
- You're organized and enjoy creating systems that make everyone's job easier.
- You understand food costs, labor and inventory—but never lose sight of the people behind the numbers.
- You stay calm under pressure.
- You pitch in wherever you're needed.
- You take pride in mentoring others.
- You believe kitchens should be positive places where people can build careers—not just survive shifts.
Success Looks LikeA year from now...
- Your kitchen runs smoothly because everyone knows what success looks like.
- Food quality is consistently outstanding.
- Waste is low and organization is high.
- Your team feels supported and challenged.
- New cooks learn quickly because you've created great systems.
- Guests return because the food is consistently delicious.
- People recommend working at Souper Jenny because of the culture you've built.
Why Souper Jenny?For more than 25 years, we've believed that restaurants should nourish more than hunger.We feed our communities, support one another, and try to leave people a little happier than we found them.We're serious about quality, but we don't take ourselves too seriously.We work hard.We laugh often.We celebrate birthdays.We help each other.And we believe the best kitchens are built on trust, kindness and teamwork—not fear.What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance bonuses
- Paid time off
- Health benefits
- Opportunities for growth as we continue to expand
- A leadership team that values your ideas
- A kitchen where respect isn't just a slogan—it's how we work every day
If This Sounds Like Home...We'd love to hear from you.Send us your résumé and tell us a little about yourself. We'd love to know what kind of leader you are, what you're most proud of in your career, and why you think you'd be a great fit for the Souper Jenny family.We hire kind people first. We can teach recipes and systems. We believe warmth, curiosity, generosity, and a genuine love of people are what make Souper Jenny special.
Pay: $49,500.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
