Hands-on Kitchen Manager / Head Chef role for a growing restaurant group with 10 locations across Northeast Ohio — Johnny J’s, Town Tavern, The Nut House, and Crust & Cocktails. You lead the back of house, own food cost and ticket times, and still jump on the line when it’s slammed. This is a $60–80k leadership track, distinct from our floor Manager ($45–65k) role.
About The Town Tavern (Copley): The Town Tavern in Copley is the neighborhood sports bar that actually removes the usual friction: open every day of the year, serving from lunch through late night, with brunch on weekends, reservations for big groups, and delivery when you want tavern food without the wait. It wins by being the reliable local…
What you'll do:
- Manage all daily kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Lead, supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff
- Step onto the line and support the team during peak hours — this is an active role, not office-only
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and ticket times during busy service
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are consistently met
- Assist with hiring, scheduling, training, and staff development
- Monitor inventory, food prep, ordering, and food cost controls
- Maintain strong communication between front and back of house
- Ensure kitchen safety and compliance with all health regulations
What you'll need:
- Previous kitchen management experience required
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience managing labor, inventory, and kitchen operations
- Reliable, organized, and team-oriented
- Ability to multitask and solve problems quickly during service
- Nights and weekends required
Nice to have:
- Multi-unit or multi-location kitchen leadership
- ServSafe Manager certification
- Interest in long-term growth across the group
Benefits & perks:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Bonuses and benefits
- Growth across 10 locations (Johnny J’s | Town Tavern | The Nut House | Crust & Cocktails)
- Paid training
Schedule: Full-time; nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on business needs.