Join us and be part of an innovative and dynamic team at our newest kitchen in New York!
Success in our business is a team effort, and we rely on every member of our staff to play a crucial role in delivering a remarkable experience.
The Assistant Kitchen Manager is a critical part of our team, playing a key role in ensuring an exceptional experience for our guests.
Job description
As the Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen, including cooking, food preparation, logistics, and day-to-day operations. Your duties will also include managing inventory, ordering supplies to keep the kitchen fully stocked, scheduling shifts, and ensuring compliance with company, safety and cleanliness standards.
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both culinary arts and management, paired with a keen entrepreneurial mindset. Excellent communication skills, exceptional leadership, and outstanding organizational abilities are essential. As the Assistant Kitchen Manager, your primary focus will be on building and maintaining a high-performing team that consistently meets both financial goals and company objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
- Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
- Oversee the food preparation and fulfillment process.
- Recruit and train kitchen employees in designated roles.
- Check food presentation and temperature.
- Monitor inventory levels and perform monthly inventory assessments.
- Work with the corporate chef to price and update the menu.
- Schedule work shifts for employees.
- Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
- Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.
- Uphold sanitation and safety standards at all times.
- Manage budget and financial expectations.
- Managing payroll budget by creating team member schedules that meet labor goals.
- Managing Food, Beverage and Controllable expenses.
- Minimum 10-hour workdays.
- Support Delivery Staff in completing fulfillment logistics.
Job Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Proven work experience as a Kitchen Manager, F&B Manager or Head Chef.
- Hands-on experience with ordering restaurant/kitchen inventory.
- Ability to read and execute recipes.
- Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
- Ability to manage a team in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Leads by example and is available to offer support to all staff members.
- Creates a friendly yet effective work environment for all.
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends. Ability to cover shifts as needed.
- Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations.
- Current Manager SERV Safe Certification.
