Senior Assistant Kitchen Manager

Senior Assistant Kitchen Manager Chicken N Pickle - 3.2 Glendale, AZ Job Details Full-time From $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Bilingual Kitchen health and safety standards Food service closing procedures Recipe adherence Emergency evacuation drill instruction Food service health code compliance Food service opening procedures Team leadership Staff scheduling Regulatory compliance Operations coordination planning Team scheduling Performance management Inclusive leadership practices Team development Hiring Culinary Arts Store opening/closing procedures Kitchen cost control Food safety sanitizing procedures Fire safety procedures Inventory tracking for food cost management Team training Financial control management Kitchen staff training Invoice data entry Leading team collaboration initiatives Schedule creation Materials management in food and beverage Full Job Description About Us Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor family entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar, pickleball courts and professional instruction, space for live entertainment, a variety of yard games and space to lounge outdoors with (or without) your dog. Each venue offers indoor and outdoor space for public and private parties and hosts an impressive schedule of events including concerts, charitable fundraisers, watch parties and more. We think of our brand as that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays hard. We're driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment, by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth. Good Food. Good Friends. Great Fun. The Senior Assistant Kitchen Manager plays a key leadership role in Back of House operations, supporting the Executive Kitchen Manager and leading the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food, maintain standards, and uphold Chicken N Pickle's core values. This role involves daily oversight of kitchen performance, staff development, compliance, and financial controls. Key Responsibilities Daily Duties Input invoices, credit memos, prep, and waste logs Perform Master Walk Thru and verify prep lists Oversee prep quality, storage, and rotation Conduct AM and PM line checks Manage rosters and coverage for three shifts Ensure sanitation protocols at open and close Execute Quick Fire drills and family meals Place Sysco/produce orders via Crunchtime Review prior day labor vs. posted schedule Additional Responsibilities Update pars for ordering guides and events Refresh ITG Board and family meal calendar Write and follow up on pre-shift agendas Upload culinary ops/financial recaps Review/approve HOH schedule by Wednesday Assess staffing and pars with EC Monitor COGS, smallwares, disposables, and chemical budgets Conduct 1:1s with direct reports Verify inventory and review COGS with EC Update Master Walk Thru, line checks, and order guides Submit smallwares order s Lead LTO planning and submissions Review Steritech wins and opportunities Coordinate daily BOH operations Oversee recipe execution, prep, and team performance Support hiring, training, development, and evaluations Maintain budgetary needs and safety/sanitation compliance Foster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and team recognition via Workplace Qualifications Experience as a high-volume Kitchen Manager or Sr. Sous Chef Bilingual preferred Strong knowledge of culinary trends and techniques Proficient in BOH systems (Excel, Word, etc.) Ability to follow CNP and regulatory sanitation standards Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills Ability to perform in a fast-paced indoor/outdoor setting, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Culinary certification or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401K + Company match 20 days of PTO each year 4 Volunteer PTO days each year Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays

Employee Perks Compensation:

Starting Range $65,000 + Bonus Structure