Big Woods Pizza-Nashville, IN: Kitchen Manager

BWQOHT Inc • Nashville, IN

2d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Big Woods Pizza in Nashville, IN is hiring an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back‑of‑house team. Big Woods Restaurants is a growing Indiana‑based restaurant group known for great food, excellent service, and a strong commitment to hospitality. We operate 10+ restaurant locations across Indiana and continue to expand. We are looking for a Kitchen Manager with strong leadership skills, restaurant experience, and a passion for high‑quality food and kitchen operations.

Requirements

• 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)

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
• Assist on the line and support all kitchen stations as needed
• Complete additional tasks to support restaurant operations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, Disability, and Critical Illness coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discounts on meals and merchandise
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed