Assistant Kitchen Manager

We are looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager to supervise daily back of house restaurant operations. Assistant Kitchen Manager responsibilities include supervising the food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and guide them to deliver quality food on time. Ultimately, you will ensure all plates are properly cooked and served and our customers have a pleasant dining experience. You must be highly skilled on the line running the kitchen and the "wheel". You will be expected to cook alongside your staff. This is a salaried position. Hours will vary between 35-60 per week. Responsibilities Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders Supervise food prep and cooking Check food plating and temperature Establish portion sizes Schedule kitchen staff shifts Price menu items in collaboration with the General Manager/Kitchen Manager Order food supplies and kitchen equipment, as needed Train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g. in refrigerators) Keep weekly and monthly cost reports Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area Skills Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager or Head Chef Hands-on experience with planning menus and ordering ingredients Knowledge of a wide range of recipes Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations Excellent organizational skills Serv Safe Food Manager Certificate is needed or must completed within 2 months Conflict management abilities Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off

Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person