Assistant Kitchen Manager - Restaurant

Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Kitchen Manager in a vibrant restaurant environment! This energetic role is perfect for someone passionate about food, leadership, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. As an integral part of our management team, you will support the kitchen operations, oversee food preparation and safety, and help foster a positive, efficient work atmosphere. Your enthusiasm and culinary expertise will drive the success of our restaurant while providing memorable dining experiences for our guests. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your management skills within a fast-paced, hospitality-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow and high-quality food production.
• Supervise kitchen staff, including training new team members and providing ongoing development to enhance their culinary skills and service standards.
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations and company policies.
• Support inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to optimize food costs.
• Oversee food preparation processes, ensuring consistency, presentation, and adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Manage shift schedules, coordinate staffing needs, and ensure timely service during busy hours in a quick service or casual dining environment.
• Handle cash transactions accurately using POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS, including cash handling and reconciliation.
• Contribute to budget management efforts by controlling labor costs and managing operational expenses effectively.
• Collaborate with the restaurant management team to implement promotional activities and enhance overall customer satisfaction.

Skills

• Proven experience in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management within a fast-paced restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of POS systems like Aloha POS or Micros POS for efficient order processing and cash handling.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience supervising staff, conducting interviews, and fostering team development.
• Deep understanding of food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and sanitation practices in the food industry.
• Ability to manage inventory control accurately while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Experience with food production for various service styles including casual dining, fine dining, catering or banquet settings.
• Effective communication skills to train staff, coordinate shifts, and ensure excellent customer service delivery. Join us to lead with passion! Bring your culinary expertise, management skills, and enthusiasm for hospitality to create a welcoming environment where both guests and team members thrive. This is your chance to grow professionally while making a positive impact every day!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Kitchen: 3 years (Preferred)
• Kitchen stations: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person