#58 Is up and running in Jones Valley! Thank you to our incredible teams, dedicated leadership, and the behind-the-scenes efforts that made this opening such a success!! Hendersonville, TN will open later this month ending our year with 8 openings. ONWARD! #bbqlove #scratchmade #forgedinfire #peoplefirst #jonesvalleyal If you want to stay up-to-date with us, follow our Page.
Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q
Restaurants
Birmingham, AL 10,765 followers
Carve your Own Path
About us
Jim ‘N Nick’s started cooking pork “low and slow” in 1985 when Nick, along with his dad Jim, reclaimed an old pizza parlour on Clairmont Avenue in Birmingham, AL where they opened the first Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q. Over thirty five years later, with 41 restaurants in 7 states, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q has become a Southern institution. Jim 'N Nick's specializes in Hickory Smoked BBQ and Southern Food in a made-from-scratch, fresh daily kitchen. We are proud to say we don't have freezers. For us it's about great food and technique rooted in tradition and hospitality that reflects our care for our staff and our guests with friendly service and Southern Hospitality. In addition to amazing, taste like home, fresh food, we pride ourselves on friendly service that separates us from the rest, with over the top hospitality. Local owners are taught the recipes and techniques, which they then pass on to the cooks and pitmasters in each location. Commitment to the flavors and hospitality of the South drives our team to keep exploring—to continue meeting those who bring real food and soul to the table. This quest leads us many different places: small Mom-and-Pop chicken shacks, convenience stores in Louisiana selling great boudin, events and conferences, and white tablecloth restaurants. The idea is to keep and honor our tradition, but never stop learning. Preserve and perfect the old ways, while always trying to blaze new trails.
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https://www.jimnnicks.com/
External link for Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Birmingham, AL
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- Barbecue, Catering, and Quality Food
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10 Inverness Center Pkwy
Suite 250
Birmingham, AL 35242, US
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🔥 Labor Day may be over, but at Jim 'N Nick’s, the BBQ never stops. 🔥 We continue to put everything we've got into our food 365 days a year. For us this isn't just seasonal, it's a way of life 💪 💨 We are NOT slowing down but only growing and looking for passionate people to grow with us! We are opening 3 more restaurants this year (8 total) and have 9 on the books for 2026. Reach out to recruiting@jimnnicks.com for locations and where you might fit in 🔪 #jnn #bbqlove #jimnnicks #nowhiring #wearegrowing #comegrowwithus
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ATLANTA GEORGIA! ANOTHER ADDITION TO OUR TEAM. TALENT AQUISITION SUPPORT PARTNER! #MUSTLOVEBBQ https://lnkd.in/e2xnj622
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Fire Up Your Career with Jim 'N Nick's! With at total of 8 openings this year and more to come for 2026 we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon! Currently hiring for Management roles from Rome, Ga to Spartanburg, SC! Reach out to us directly at recruiting@jimnnicks.com #hiring #jnn #bbqlove #restaurantopportunities #restaurantmanagement #culinary #culinarycareer
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Please join us in welcoming our newest Sr. Development Manager Dominic Devuyst! Dominic brings a wealth of experience in the restaurant development world with over 12 years of experience. His expertise will certainly be valued as we continue our growth path! Thanks for being a part of our BBQ Family Dominic, looking forward to your journey with us!
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Some use scissors...we use a blowtorch to cut the ribbon. We officially welcome restaurant #55 in Spartanburg, SC and couldn’t be prouder of the team that brought it to life. Every new location is a chance to introduce more people to what makes Jim ‘N Nick’s special: real hospitality, food made from scratch, and a passion for doing things the right way…even if it takes a little longer and is hard to do. Huge thanks to the people who made this happen: - Development + Construction for delivering another beautifully crafted space - HR + Recruiting for assembling the best and most talented team to be a part of the community - Operations + Training for preparing the team to serve from day one - Marketing + Creative for helping us tell our story with authenticity and purpose - Supply Chain for making sure every biscuit, rib, and pickle shows up on time - Station 5 Teams who made the pieces come together behind the scenes And lastly, thank you OneSpartanburg, Inc., City of Spartanburg and the entire community for your warm welcome and presence at the ribbon cutting! Spartanburg…let’s get to work. #JimNNicks #Spartanburg #BBQ #RestaurantOpening #BlowtorchNotScissors #BuiltWithPurpose
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Big thanks to Nation's Restaurant News and Sam Oches for highlighting the evolution of Jim ‘N Nick’s and the success of our shift from full service to Quick Casual+. This transformation isn’t just about speed, it’s about purpose. It’s about staying rooted in hospitality, investing in our people, and delivering the same scratch-made, pit-smoked BBQ in a way that better serves our guests and teams. We’re proud of the growth and momentum, but even more proud of the culture, care, and community behind it. Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eCFN77B5 #JimNNicks #QuickCasualPlus #SouthernHospitality #FastCasual #RestaurantLeadership #PurposeDrivenGrowth #NRN #BBQDoneRight #PeopleFirst
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We’re very proud, but not surprised. From all of us at Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q, please join us in celebrating our leader and CEO, Larry Ryback, on being named CHART - Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers 2025 Commitment to People Award recipient! When Larry stepped into the CEO role five years ago, he didn’t lead with disruption, he led with curiosity. He listened. He asked questions. And he leaned into what makes our culture so special, choosing to grow the company by investing in what matters most: our people. From expanding training and leadership development to supporting our teams through initiatives like the BBQ U Family Fund and Managing Partner program, Larry’s leadership has created an environment where our 3,500+ team members feel supported, seen, and empowered to grow. Under his leadership: - Redefined the brand from Casual Dining to Quick Casual + - Leading to 20% YoY growth | 42+% three-year growth - +10% three-year same-store sales growth - Five-year Top Quartile Management Turnover - 7 new restaurants opened in 2024; 8 more in 2025 - Named Forbes Top Employer But even more importantly, he stayed grounded in our purpose and rooted in doing things the ‘right way’ which is hard to do. Larry, we’re thrilled to see you honored on the big stage at CHART’s Hospitality Training Conference this August in Redondo Beach. You deserve every bit of it…and then some. Congratulations, Larry! #JimNNicks #Leadership #CHART #CommitmentToPeople #HospitalityLeadership #SouthernHospitality #PeopleFirst #BBQU #RestaurantGrowth #CongratsLarry https://lnkd.in/gvUPf-Ss
Congratulations to Larry Ryback, CHART’s 2025 Commitment to People Award Recipient! 🎉 When Larry became CEO of Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q five years ago, he didn’t arrive with sweeping changes. He arrived with curiosity. He listened. He asked questions. He learned what made the company’s culture so deeply rooted—and how it could grow without losing its soul. This respectful, people-first approach has become a hallmark of Larry’s leadership, and it’s still shaping every corner of the organization. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eFeBkzmp His nomination form showcased how he has led with curiosity, humility, and a deep respect for the culture that defines the brand. His people-first approach has guided the company through thoughtful, sustainable growth—expanding training, promoting internal talent, and investing in programs like the Managing Partner initiative and the BBQ U Family Fund. These efforts have fostered a culture where team members feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow, resulting in strong tenure numbers and a thriving internal pipeline of leadership. Under Larry’s leadership, Jim ‘N Nick’s has achieved 20% year-over-year growth, opened seven new restaurants in 2024, and is on track to open eight more in 2025; all while staying grounded in its legacy of authentic food and Southern hospitality. Whether he’s participating in training sessions or reinforcing the brand’s purpose with front-line team members, Larry leads with intention and heart. He believes that growth should be driven by readiness, not pressure—a belief that’s created a resilient organization with more than 3,500 team members across 53 restaurants. CHART is proud to honor Larry Ryback with the 2025 Commitment to People Award—a leader who shows, day after day, that the best way to build a business is to support and grow the people who work there. Larry will be recognized at CHART’s 108th Hospitality Training Conference in Redondo Beach at the Commitment to People dinner on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. #CHARTtrainers
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Celebrating freedom, diversity, and the opportunity to serve the community. #jnnbbq #bbqlove #communitybbq
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA! WE ARE ADDING AN IT SECURITY MANAGER TO OUR GROWING TEAM! PLEASE APPLY OR SHARE THIS NEW ROLE TODAY!! (Must Love BBQ) https://lnkd.in/ej3yfEzB