Kitchen Manager SOB Hospitality

• 1.0 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $20
• $22 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Restaurant management Restaurant experience Full Job Description Kitchen Manager SOB Hospitality | Memphis, TN Full-Time | Restaurant Leadership Join the SOB Hospitality Team SOB Hospitality is a Memphis-based restaurant group operating four distinct restaurant concepts across six locations throughout the Memphis area.

Our portfolio includes:

South of Beale (SOB)

• Downtown Memphis, East Memphis, and Collierville Hen House Wine Bar
• East Memphis The Liquor Store Diner
• East Memphis Bangkok Alley
• Collierville Each restaurant has its own personality, menu, and guest experience, but all six share the same commitment to great food, genuine hospitality, and strong leadership.

We're looking for an experienced, motivated Kitchen Manager who takes pride in running an organized kitchen, developing a dependable team, and delivering consistently excellent food. This isn't just a cooking position. It's an opportunity to become a leader within an established restaurant group that values accountability, teamwork, and professional growth. The Role As a Kitchen Manager, you are responsible for the daily execution and performance of your restaurant's kitchen. You'll lead the back-of-house team, maintain food quality and consistency, control costs, and create an environment where your team can succeed. You'll work closely with your General Manager and the SOB Hospitality leadership team to ensure your kitchen operates efficiently, profitably, and to our standards. Your success is measured not just by the food you produce, but by the team you build and the consistency you deliver. What You'll Be Responsible For Culinary Execution & Consistency Ensure every dish meets our standards for taste, presentation, portioning, and timing. Maintain recipe accuracy and proper preparation procedures. Lead kitchen execution during service, especially during peak periods. Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and kitchen organization. Maintain high standards for food quality, regardless of who's working. Team Leadership & Development Recruit, train, coach, and develop BOH team members. Establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable. Conduct daily pre-shift communication and ongoing coaching. Build a team capable of executing consistently across every shift. Create a positive, professional, and productive kitchen culture. Address performance issues promptly and constructively. Financial & Operational Performance Manage kitchen labor through effective scheduling and productivity. Control food costs through portioning, inventory management, waste reduction, and proper ordering. Monitor kitchen performance and take action when results fall below expectations. Maintain accurate inventory and ordering practices. Ensure proper receiving, storage, rotation, and product utilization. Maintain kitchen equipment and communicate repair needs. Daily Leadership & Accountability Lead by example with a hands-on presence in the kitchen. Conduct regular kitchen walkthroughs and station inspections. Ensure opening, closing, cleaning, and prep procedures are completed correctly. Identify and correct issues before they affect the guest experience. Communicate effectively with FOH management and restaurant leadership. Follow and reinforce SOB Hospitality's operating systems and standards. What We're Looking For Previous kitchen management or sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant. Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, and kitchen operations. Experience leading, training, and holding a team accountable. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to remain calm, decisive, and effective during busy services. Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, and consistency. A hands-on leadership style and willingness to coach in the moment. A genuine passion for hospitality, teamwork, and great food. Why SOB Hospitality? At SOB Hospitality, you're joining more than a single restaurant. With four concepts and six locations, we offer the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow within a multi-concept hospitality organization. We believe in promoting strong leaders, investing in our people, and creating a culture where accountability and teamwork go hand in hand. We're looking for leaders who take ownership, develop people, and take pride in doing things the right way. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to join the SOB Hospitality team.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $22.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person