Taste Italian Kitchen | Ridgeland, Mississippi

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time | In person

Taste Italian Kitchen is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the opening of our new location in Chelsea, Alabama.

This is an opportunity to join the leadership team of a growing restaurant brand and build a strong team and culture from the beginning. The General Manager will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, lead both front- and back-of-house management teams, and ensure Taste's standards for hospitality, food quality, service and operational performance are delivered every day.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a full-service restaurant environment
• Proven experience leading and developing restaurant management and hourly teams
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, including labor, food cost, inventory and financial performance
• A track record of delivering excellent guest experiences and maintaining high service standards
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Experience opening a new restaurant or building a team is a plus
• A hands-on leadership style and genuine passion for hospitality

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the successful opening and ongoing operation of Taste Chelsea
• Recruit, train, develop and retain a high-performing restaurant team
• Establish a positive, accountable and hospitality-driven culture
• Oversee daily front- and back-of-house operations
• Maintain Taste standards for food quality, service, cleanliness and guest experience
• Manage labor, scheduling, inventory and restaurant operating costs
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure consistency and execution
• Monitor restaurant performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Build relationships within the Chelsea community and represent the Taste brand locally
• Work closely with ownership and executive leadership as the restaurant and brand continue to grow

What makes this opportunity unique:

• Opening leadership role with the opportunity to build your team from the beginning
• Established restaurant concept with continued growth ahead
• Direct access to ownership and executive leadership
• Opportunity for professional growth within a growing restaurant group
• Competitive salary, bonus potential and benefits
• Ability to help shape the culture and success of Taste Chelsea

Selected candidates must be available to complete approximately three weeks of training at Taste Italian Kitchen in Ridgeland, Mississippi prior to the Chelsea opening.

Pay: $80,000–$90,000 per year

Work Location: In person — Chelsea, Alabama

Taste Italian Kitchen | Chelsea, Alabama

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time | In person

Taste Italian Kitchen is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the opening of our new location in Chelsea, Alabama.

This is an opportunity to join the leadership team of a growing restaurant brand and build a strong team and culture from the beginning. The General Manager will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, lead both front- and back-of-house management teams, and ensure Taste's standards for hospitality, food quality, service and operational performance are delivered every day.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a full-service restaurant environment
• Proven experience leading and developing restaurant management and hourly teams
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, including labor, food cost, inventory and financial performance
• A track record of delivering excellent guest experiences and maintaining high service standards
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Experience opening a new restaurant or building a team is a plus
• A hands-on leadership style and genuine passion for hospitality

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the successful opening and ongoing operation of Taste Chelsea
• Recruit, train, develop and retain a high-performing restaurant team
• Establish a positive, accountable and hospitality-driven culture
• Oversee daily front- and back-of-house operations
• Maintain Taste standards for food quality, service, cleanliness and guest experience
• Manage labor, scheduling, inventory and restaurant operating costs
• Partner with culinary leadership to ensure consistency and execution
• Monitor restaurant performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Build relationships within the Chelsea community and represent the Taste brand locally
• Work closely with ownership and executive leadership as the restaurant and brand continue to grow

What makes this opportunity unique:

• Opening leadership role with the opportunity to build your team from the beginning
• Established restaurant concept with continued growth ahead
• Direct access to ownership and executive leadership
• Opportunity for professional growth within a growing restaurant group
• Competitive salary, bonus potential and benefits
• Ability to help shape the culture and success of Taste Chelsea

Selected candidates must be available to complete approximately three weeks of training at Taste Italian Kitchen in Ridgeland, Mississippi prior to the Chelsea opening.

Pay: $80,000–$90,000 per year

Work Location: In person — Chelsea, Alabama

Taste Italian Kitchen — Chelsea, Alabama

Salary: $75,000–$85,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time | In person

Taste Italian Kitchen is seeking an experienced Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary operation at our new location in Chelsea, Alabama.

This is an opportunity to join Taste's opening leadership team and establish a kitchen culture built around consistency, quality, organization and teamwork. The Chef/Kitchen Manager will lead all back-of-house operations and be responsible for executing Taste's menu and culinary standards while developing a strong kitchen team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of culinary or kitchen leadership experience in a full-service restaurant environment
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation and execution
• Proven ability to recruit, train, lead and develop BOH teams
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, ordering, waste management and labor
• High standards for food quality, consistency, sanitation and kitchen organization
• Ability to execute established recipes and systems consistently at volume
• Experience opening a restaurant or building a kitchen team is a plus
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A passion for hospitality, food and developing great teams

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the opening and ongoing operation of the Taste Chelsea kitchen
• Recruit, train and develop the back-of-house team
• Ensure consistent execution of Taste recipes, presentation and culinary standards
• Oversee food preparation, production and kitchen workflow
• Maintain food safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, waste and BOH labor
• Establish systems that support consistency, efficiency and accountability
• Partner closely with the General Manager and FOH leadership
• Coach and develop Assistant BOH Managers and kitchen team members
• Maintain a positive, professional and team-oriented kitchen culture

What makes this opportunity unique:

• Opening culinary leadership role
• Opportunity to build and develop the Chelsea kitchen team from the beginning
• Established concept with continued growth ahead
• Direct access to ownership and executive leadership
• Opportunity for professional growth within a growing restaurant group
• Competitive salary, bonus potential and benefits
• Ability to help establish the standards and culture of Taste Chelsea

Selected candidates must be available to complete approximately three weeks of training at Taste Italian Kitchen in Ridgeland, Mississippi prior to the Chelsea opening.

Pay: $75,000–$85,000 per year

Work Location: In person — Chelsea, Alabama

Taste Italian Kitchen | Chelsea, Alabama

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time | In person

Taste Italian Kitchen is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join the opening management team at our new Chelsea, Alabama location.

The Assistant  Manager will work closely with the General Manager to lead the front-of-house team, deliver an exceptional guest experience and establish the service culture for Taste Chelsea.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys being on the floor, developing people and creating an environment where both guests and team members feel genuinely welcomed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Restaurant management or supervisory experience in a full-service restaurant environment
• Strong knowledge of front-of-house service and restaurant operations
• Proven ability to train, coach and motivate team members
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest service
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm, professional and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with scheduling, labor management and restaurant systems
• Opening experience is a plus
• A hands-on leadership style and willingness to lead by example

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the General Manager in daily restaurant operations
• Help recruit, train and develop the front-of-house team
• Lead shifts and maintain Taste's standards for hospitality and service
• Coach team members and provide ongoing feedback and development
• Support scheduling and labor management
• Ensure restaurant cleanliness, organization and readiness
• Respond to guest feedback and resolve issues with professionalism and hospitality
• Partner with kitchen leadership to create smooth, efficient service
• Help establish a positive and accountable team culture
• Support opening activities and continued growth of the Chelsea location

What makes this opportunity unique:

• Opportunity to join the opening management team
• Ability to help build the team and service culture from the beginning
• Established restaurant concept with continued growth ahead
• Direct access to senior restaurant leadership
• Opportunity for professional advancement within a growing restaurant group
• Competitive salary, bonus potential and benefits

Selected candidates must be available to complete approximately three weeks of training at Taste Italian Kitchen in Ridgeland, Mississippi prior to the Chelsea opening.

Pay: $60,000–$70,000 per year

Work Location: In person — Chelsea, Alabama