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Join one of Clarke County's most visible dining destinations in the heart of downtown Athens. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility leadership role with a group that values strong systems, quality of life, and culture-driven growth.

Kitchen Manager Benefits and Compensation

Base salary: $65,000 – $70,000
Performance bonus
Healthcare coverage stipend
Paid time off
Strong systems to support work/life balance

Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in a comparable Kitchen Manager or BOH leadership role
Background with structured systems and accountability
Experience in casual, upscale-casual, or fine dining; scratch kitchen experience preferred
Proven ability to drive BOH systems, consistency, and accountability
Strong detail orientation and standards enforcement

Must Haves (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

Lead and motivate the BOH team through clear expectations and accountability
Roll up sleeves to work alongside the team — not just oversee operations
Ensure execution of scratch kitchen standards with consistency and precision
Drive collaboration with FOH leadership to align service and kitchen performance
Monitor BOH systems, enforce health/safety compliance, and optimize workflows
Uphold “kind over nice” leadership style — firm, structured, and culture-driven

Preferred Background & Skills

Proven success in high-volume kitchens
Strong understanding of hospitality technology platforms
Culinary degree or formal hospitality training a plus
Track record of scaling systems and enforcing consistency during growth phases

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 168715

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.