Kitchen Supervisor at Acme Feed and Seed at First Meridian Services – Nashville, Tennessee

About First Meridian Services

At First Meridian Services, Inc., our team members are our greatest asset. We are committed to building a workplace that excites, rewards, and supports you—one where passionate, professional, and knowledgeable individuals can grow and thrive. We are constantly seeking great people who will make us even greater.

As you get to know our culture and mission, we hope you’ll take full advantage of the opportunities to enhance your profession and contribute to our shared goals. We believe in creating a rewarding environment where you can build a long and successful career. Welcome to First Meridian Services—where your future takes flight.

The Back of House (BOH) Supervisor works closely with the Executive Chef and management team and is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring the efficient and effective preparation of high-quality meals. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, managing food inventory, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, and ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

Must have open availability to work any 8.5-hour shift between 3 AM and closing (typically around 10 PM to midnight).

• Supervise and manage kitchen staff, ensuring efficient and effective operations during meal service.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure high-quality, consistent dishes.
• Monitor kitchen workflow and coordinate tasks to ensure timely and accurate meal delivery.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Manage food inventory, including ordering, receiving, and properly storing supplies.
• Address and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise in the kitchen.
• Maintain clear communication with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Support the Executive Chef and management team in achieving overall restaurant goals.

• Genuine interest in providing a positive guest experience
• Friendly, outgoing, approachable personality
• Ability to work well with others and support a positive work environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by FMS/Skyport, brand partners, airport, federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle stressful situations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to use basic math; e.g., addition, subtraction, and basic fractions

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role
• ServSafe Certified a plus

Airport: This position operates in a climate-controlled international airport environment. The temperature, volume of noise, and exposure to the public is outside the control of First Meridian Services, Inc. The position requires use of public spaces as provided by the airport.

Restaurant: This position may require frequent exposure to a restaurant or retail operation environment. Regular exposure to varying temperatures (hot/cold/freezing), fumes, vapors, industrial restaurant equipment, noise, and guests will be a common occurrence.

The nature of restaurant work requires the BOH Supervisor to possess certain physical abilities. Those listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform this job. Most of the workday is spent standing or walking and working in close proximity to others. Eye-hand coordination, depth perception, finger dexterity, and functional vision and speech perception are required. Some bending, crouching, pushing/pulling and lifting/lowering of 20-50 lbs. Some repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or arms. Must be able to operate all equipment used in the restaurant. Some exposure to skin irritants, electrical equipment, and sharp instruments. Risk to these exposures is minimized by strict adherence to company standards, policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements & Frequency
Bend - Occasionally
Climb/Crawl - Occasionally
Sit - Rarely
Kneel - Occasionally
Squat - Occasionally
Stand/Walk - Constantly

Mental Requirements & Frequency
Communicate Orally - Constantly
Evaluating - Frequently
Perform Calculations - Occasionally
Read/Comprehend - Regularly
Reason/Analyze - Regularly
Write - Occasionally

• Hourly pay range between $23-$25, depending on experience
• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits to full-time employees after 1 year
• FREE meal on shift
• 401(k)
• Career Training and Advancement Opportunities

Once you have applied, please anticipate communications from the team via text; this is our primary form of initial communication with candidates. We look forward to connecting.

*First Meridian Services utilizes E-Verify to confirm work eligibility within the US.

**First Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.