Job Description
Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager
Reports to: Kitchen Manager, Owner, GM, AKM
Summary of Position:
As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will help with Back of House operations and may be responsible for purchasing, receiving, preparing, and presenting all food products in a timely manner, according to established recipes, and procedures.
As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, your duties and responsibilities would include:
- Supervising and overseeing the production and preparation of food in a manner consistent with established recipes and procedures
- In conjunction with all Management, enforcing compliance with all employment policies and overseeing cleanliness of restaurant and safety of guests at all times
- Directing productivity to monitor and maintain efficient and effective food item ticket times
- Managing performance of Back of House employees, including conducting performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline
- Assisting with the development of all hourly employees, Assistant Managers, and Hourly employees by providing daily feedback on performance during one-on-ones
- Conducting formal line Taste & Temp checks as part of overall responsibility for inventory and safety in the kitchen
- Overseeing the proper handling, maintenance, and storage of all items
- Understanding, managing, and practicing safe food handling procedures
- Managing food costs, tracking waste, and controlling kitchen labor costs
- Directing work for kitchen employees, including setting hours and weekly schedules and assigning tasks before, during and after open hours of the restaurant
- Training Back of House staff on equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures
- Reviewing applications, interviewing, and hiring or making recommendation to hire Back of House employees
- Creating a safe, fun, and clean work environment for the staff in a manner consistent with our core values and operational goals
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
- At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Ability to stand for more than 8 hours
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person