Assistant Kitchen Manager

Location: 237 W 35th St New York, NY 1001
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine

We are a high-volume, quality-driven hospitality team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences through consistency, creativity, and strong kitchen operations. Our kitchen culture values professionalism, teamwork, clear communication, and accountability.

The Assistant Kitchen Manager will support the Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen, ensuring high standards in food quality, cleanliness, prep organization, and team leadership. This role is hands-on and requires someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading line cooks and prep staff during service.

• Support the Chef with day-to-day BOH operations

• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff on prep, station setup, food handling, and service standards

• Maintain organization of walk-ins, dry storage, and prep areas

• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and communicating daily priorities

• Execute and uphold recipes, specs, and plating standards with consistency

• Oversee receiving, labeling, rotation, and inventory management (FIFO)

• Ensure DOH/health-department compliance and kitchen cleanliness at all times

• Help manage prep lists, production plans, and service execution

• Monitor food quality and timing during service

• Troubleshoot issues during shifts and support smooth service flow

• Communicate clearly with FOH and management to maintain coordination

• Step into cooking, prep, or expo as needed

• 2+ years experience in a kitchen leadership or supervisory role (Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef, Supervisor, etc.)

• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, prep systems, and food safety

• Ability to train and lead a team with confidence and respect

• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and a flexible schedule

• ServSafe or equivalent preferred

• Experience in high-volume or upscale casual environments a plus

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• A respectful, structured, and collaborative kitchen culture

• Consistent schedule and strong culinary leadership