Chef/Kitchen Manager
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Chef / Kitchen Manager The Nitro Bar (Thames Street Newport RI)
Location: Newport Rhode Island
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience benefits
About Us:
The Nitro Bar is a fast-paced high-volume coffee shop and kitchen known for delivering exceptional coffee standout breakfast items and a strong sense of community. Our Thames Street location sits in the heart of Newports bustling downtown where we pair specialty coffee with chef-driven food in a space thats welcoming energetic and always evolving.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Chef/Kitchen Manager who thrives in a high-energy high-volume environment and is passionate about great food strong systems and leading an engaged team. This role is both hands-on and strategicperfect for someone who loves to cook while also ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly efficiently and cleanly every day.
Key Responsibilities:
Kitchen Leadership & Team Management
- Lead day-to-day back-of-house operations with an emphasis on execution cleanliness and communication
- Train schedule and support your kitchen team.
- Foster a respectful team-oriented kitchen culture aligned with The Nitro Bars values
- Work closely on the line with your team and cultivate a team that can excel in line and prep experience.
Menu Execution & Development
- Maintain consistency and quality in all dishes
- Collaborate with ownership on menu adjustments prep systems and product feedback
- Ensure food is prepped and executed to spec during high-volume service
Inventory Ordering & Cost Controls
- Manage inventory ordering and supplier relationships for food and BOH supplies
- Maintain food cost goals through smart ordering waste reduction and portion control
- Ensure all cold and hot food equipment is used and maintained properly
Compliance & Cleanliness
- Maintain strict adherence to all food safety sanitation and health codes. Maintain your food safety manager license.
- Lead regular deep cleans daily opening/closing kitchen checklists and kitchen walkthroughs
- Ensure proper labeling dating and storage of all ingredients
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-3 years experience as a kitchen manager sous chef or chef in a high-volume fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience managing kitchen scheduling labor budgets and cost controls
- Familiarity with breakfast service a plus
- Must be able to work on-site mornings weekends and holidays as needed
- ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Perks & Culture:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid time off and benefits package (for full-time)
- Free coffee and meals during shifts
- Supportive ownership team that values creativity systems and good energy
- Opportunity to shape a growing food program and lead a tight-knit kitchen team
To Apply:
Send your resume and a brief message about why youd be a great fit to Were looking for someone who can start this season and grow with us long-term.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
