Kitchen Manager

Nothing But Noodles

  • Lexington, KY
  • Today
  • $42,000–$45,000

Highlights

Within 15 minutes of entering the store, customers are enjoying a wok-seared bowl of noodles or a garden fresh salad served in one of our heavy ceramic china bowls. Nothing but Noodles is a fast-casual restaurant dedicated to providing the highest quality, best tasting, made to order noodle and global pasta dishes available.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLexington, KY
Salary$42,000–$45,000

Description

About Us

Nothing but Noodles is a fast-growing fast casual restaurant known for fresh ingredients, high-quality food, and a fun, team-focused environment. We take pride in delivering an exceptional dining experience — fast, friendly, and consistent every time.

We’re seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house team, maintain operational excellence, and uphold our commitment to food quality and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, line management, and sanitation
  • Hire, train, schedule, and supervise BOH staff to ensure consistent performance and food quality
  • Maintain food and labor cost targets through effective ordering, inventory control, and waste reduction
  • Enforce health, safety, and cleanliness standards in accordance with local regulations
  • Collaborate with the General Manager and FOH leaders to ensure smooth and efficient service flow
  • Ensure strict recipe adherence and portion control
  • Foster a positive, motivated, and accountable kitchen culture

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a fast casual or full-service restaurant
  • Proven track record in high-volume operations and leading diverse teams
  • Strong knowledge of food safety, prep systems, and labor management
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary + quarterly performance bonuses
  • Paid time off and health insurance options
  • Employee meals and dining discounts

Nothing but Noodles is a fast-casual restaurant dedicated to providing the highest quality, best tasting, made to order noodle and global pasta dishes available. We fill the void between the typical fast-food outlet that so many people frequent due to lack of choices and time constraints and a full service dining experience that is both costly and time consuming. Within 15 minutes of entering the store, customers are enjoying a wok-seared bowl of noodles or a garden fresh salad served in one of our heavy ceramic china bowls.
Serving cuisine that draws on a variety of cultural influences from around the world, including Asian, European, Mediterranean and American, Nothing but Noodles offers something for every member of the family to enjoy!

Salary

$42000.00 - $45000.00 per year

Benefits

Safety bonus, Flexible schedule, Employee discount

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

10 hour shift, Weekend availability

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