Riot Hospitality Group

Hospitality management for themed restaurant brands

Kitchen Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeNashville, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Four years of experience as a Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef in a fast-paced restaurant setting is required.
Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations is required.
A proven track record of managing kitchen operations, leading a team, and motivating kitchen staff is required.
Strong culinary skills and the ability to create high-quality dishes and maintain high standards are required.
The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with front-of-house staff, management, suppliers, corporate staff, and the Culinary Director is required.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to manage and motivate a diverse kitchen team are required.
Excellent organizational abilities and the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively are required.
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure with a positive attitude is required.
Proficiency in using kitchen equipment and following cooking techniques is required.
Fluency in English is required.
Reliable transportation is required.
Current Food Manager certification is required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, to ensure efficient and timely service.
Maintain food quality, presentation, and taste by inspecting dishes, monitoring portion sizes, and implementing recipe consistency.
Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain stock levels to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to follow food safety and sanitation standards, recipes, and cooking procedures.
Schedule and assign shifts for kitchen personnel, balancing workload and optimizing labor efficiency.
Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of kitchen equipment, arranging timely repairs or replacements as needed.
Ensure required maintenance, such as hood cleaning and grease-trap servicing, is completed on time in accordance with local regulations.
Ensure line checks are completed twice daily.
Control food costs by minimizing waste, implementing portion controls, and conducting regular inventory audits.
Manage controllable costs related to labor, scheduling, and ordering.
Enforce health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
Respond promptly and effectively to customer concerns or complaints about food quality, portion sizes, or service.
Follow all brand policies, procedures, and recipes.
Contribute to the restaurant experience as a team member.
Perform other supportive functions as determined by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Culinary school education is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Kitchen Manager

Riot Hospitality Group · Nashville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

Workplace: on_site

Department: Whiskey Row Nashville

Description

About Riot Hospitality Group

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Riot Hospitality Group is a premier, national hospitality management company dedicated to evolving the typical restaurant landscape into one that provides unique and meaningful experiences for each and every guest.

Here at RHG, we are passionately focused on transforming restaurant and nightlife hospitality. We have transformed the industry's landscape through pushing the envelope of the typical hospitality experience, while maintaining exceptional customer service. The brands under management include Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, El Hefe, Farm & Craft, Hand Cut, Riot House, CAKE, Cottontail Lounge / Living Room / WET Deck, Maya Day+Night, Shiv Supper Club, Kauboi, Allegra, and F/Sixteen.

Our mission is simple: To make every single hospitality experience better than the last. We pride ourselves on doing this through leading by example, and our passion for excellence is derived from a lifetime dedication to learning and a commitment to true hospitality.

Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Nashville is currently looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our team!

We're searching for a candidate who can:

Supervise and coordinate all kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating, to ensure efficient and timely service.
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste by regularly inspecting dishes, monitoring portion sizes, and implementing recipe consistency.
Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain appropriate stock levels to ensure uninterrupted kitchen operations.
Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff, ensuring they adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, as well as follow recipes and cooking procedures accurately.
Schedule and assign shifts for kitchen personnel, balancing workload and optimizing labor efficiency.
Oversee the cleaning and maintenance and preventative maintenance of kitchen equipment, ensuring proper functioning and timely repairs or replacements.
In accordance with local regulations, ensure required maintenance is conducted timely (such as hood cleaning, grease traps, etc.)
Ensure completion of line checks twice daily.
Monitor and control food costs by minimizing waste, implementing portion control measures, and conducting regular inventory audits.
Manage controllable costs pertaining to labor, scheduling, and ordering.
Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
Respond promptly and effectively to customer concerns or complaints regarding food quality, portion sizes, or service.
Adhere to all brand policies, procedures, and recipes.
Work as a team player and actively contributes to the success of the restaurant experience.
Other supportive functions as determined by the supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; Culinary School preferred.
4 years of experience as a Kitchen Manager / Executive Chef in a fast-paced, restaurant setting.
Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Proven track record of managing kitchen operations, leading a team, and motivating kitchen staff.
Excellent culinary skills and a passion for creating high-quality dishes and maintaining high standards.
Ability to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with front of house staff, management, suppliers, corporate staff, and Culinary Director.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate a diverse kitchen team.
Excellent organizational abilities, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure with a positive attitude.
Proficiency in using kitchen equipment and following cooking techniques.
Must be fluent in English language – bilingual preferred (Spanish).
Must have reliable transportation.
Current Food Manager certification.

Benefits

Fun work environment in a sweet location with an amazing and collaborative team!
Access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program, and pet insurance
Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
Employee discounts at our many venues
Exclusive access to events, shows, and other happenings

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About the Company

Riot Hospitality Group

Hospitality management for themed restaurant brands

Riot Hospitality Group operates a national hospitality management company based in Scottsdale that oversees nearly 20 venues. It manages and co-creates branded venues, running on-site operations, brand development, event programming, and guest engagement to deliver dining and nightlife experiences. Its portfolio approach—combining multiple branded concepts under one umbrella—along with a focus on customer engagement and philanthropy through the Riot Gives Back foundation—sets it apart. Its aim is to evolve the restaurant and entertainment landscape by creating meaningful guest experiences while supporting first responders, military and veterans and their families, and children.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Scottsdale, AZ
Founded: 2010

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