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Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Kitchen Manager and become a vital part of delivering exceptional food experiences! In this energetic role, you will support the kitchen leadership in overseeing daily operations, ensuring food safety, maintaining high standards of quality, and fostering a positive environment for staff and guests alike. Your leadership will help drive efficiency, uphold cleanliness, and elevate the overall dining experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting. If you thrive in a lively culinary environment and possess strong management skills, this is your opportunity to shine!

Duties

• Assist in managing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet quality standards.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff on food handling, safety procedures, and proper use of equipment to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Oversee inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to optimize food costs.
• Operate POS systems such as Toast for order inventory purposes.
• Support shift management by coordinating staff schedules, delegating tasks, and ensuring smooth service flow during busy hours.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen area in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with management on budgeting, food production planning, and implementing new menu items or service initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in food preparation, cooking, and managing in a quick service or fast food restaurant environment.
• Demonstrated supervisory or assistant manager experience within the food industry or hospitality sector.
• Strong knowledge of POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS; experience with cash handling is essential.
• Familiarity with inventory control practices, food safety standards, and kitchen management procedures.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train staff effectively and foster teamwork.
• Background in hospitality management or restaurant management preferred; experience in fine dining or casual dining environments is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude under pressure. Join us to lead a vibrant kitchen team where your culinary expertise and management skills will make a real impact! We are committed to supporting your growth through ongoing training & development opportunities while providing an energetic work environment that celebrates excellence in food service. All positions are paid roles dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests!