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

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.

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

• Assist on the line and support all kitchen stations as needed

• Complete 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)

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

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

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Location: Nashville, Indiana

• Restaurant Type: Casual Dining, Bar, Fast Casual

• Work Setting: In person

Apply Today

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.