Assistant General Manager Ignition Kitchen, LLC - 3.7 Redondo Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Customer communication Teamwork Food service health code compliance Café experience In-person customer service Managing catering events Food sanitation practices Team development Attention to detail Task prioritization Team training Leading team collaboration initiatives Deposits Managing food service teams POS systems Team motivation (leadership skill) General management Bank deposit preparation Professional development training Addressing dietary restrictions in food service Food service management Full Job Description About the Company Fuel the People Building the Future of Space. Ignition Kitchen, LLC is the on-site dining team for a premier aerospace company in Redondo Beach designing and building spacecraft and rocket engines that move satellites and other payloads through space. Our guests are engineers, technicians, and builders working on some of the most advanced technology in the world. Their days are demanding and their time matters. Our job is to fuel their mission with Great Food, Real Hospitality, and Mission-Ready Service. Ignition Kitchen is part of the Rock & Brews and Zislis Group family, bringing a restaurant and hospitality experience into an innovative aerospace environment. We serve chef-driven food, a full coffee program, catering, and meeting services in a fast-paced, counter-service operation. Our name comes from the moment an engine comes to life. Every launch starts with ignition, and every great shift starts with a great team. We invest in our people with competitive pay, great benefits, training, support, and opportunities to grow. Job Summary Lead the Service. Fuel the Mission. We are looking for an Assistant General Manager to help lead daily front-of-house operations and own the catering and room service program for Impulse Space meetings and events. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys taking care of people, and can keep multiple moving parts on course. You'll lead front-of-house shifts across the service line, coffee shop, and dining room while coordinating catering orders from initial request through setup, delivery, and breakdown. You'll work closely with the General Manager, Chef, and team to make sure every order is accurate, on time, organized, and presented at mission-ready standards. What you'll do: Lead daily front-of-house shifts across the service line, coffee shop, and dining room. Own the catering and room service program, including orders, event details, kitchen coordination, setup, delivery, and breakdown. Build and maintain catering menus, order forms, and event sheets with the Chef and General Manager. Make sure catering and meeting orders are accurate, timely, and professionally presented. Train and coach front-of-house team members on hospitality, menu knowledge, allergens, and food safety. Open and close the operation, including cash handling, deposits, and POS reports. Resolve guest concerns quickly and follow up to ensure they are taken care of. Assist with scheduling, inventory, and ordering front-of-house and catering supplies. Step up and lead the operation when the General Manager is away. Help create a positive, professional, team-oriented work environment.

Benefits and Perks include:

$85,000 annual salary Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Vacation and Sick time Training and professional development Opportunities for growth

Requirements:

Front-of-house restaurant or hospitality leadership experience. Experience leading and training team members. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to manage catering, events, and multiple orders simultaneously. Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergens, and health code requirements. Ability to use POS systems, computers, tablets, and phones for operations and communication. Ability to handle cash, deposits, and POS reporting accurately. Food Manager card or ability to take and pass the course after hire Ability to follow security, safety, badge access, and confidentiality requirements. Professional appearance and communication while working in a secure aerospace facility. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. Ability to push loaded catering carts throughout the client facility. Ability to work around hot equipment, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals. Availability to work a schedule determined by business needs, including early starts, catering, and special events. The right candidate is someone who: Leads by example and brings positive energy to the team. Takes ownership instead of waiting to be asked. Understands that hospitality is about both speed and genuine connection. Can stay calm, organized, and accurate during busy service. Enjoys developing team members and helping coworkers succeed. Believes that great service is all about the details. How to Apply Ready for Your Next Mission? If you're an experienced hospitality leader who wants to do meaningful work in an environment unlike any other, we'd love to meet you. Join Ignition Kitchen and help fuel the engineers, technicians, and builders creating the future of space. Lead the service. Own the mission. Help every shift take flight.

Pay:

$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person