Assistant Kitchen Manager

POSITION SUMMARY 

Responsible for the administration, sales, profitability, safety, staffing and training of a department in the restaurant. Oversee the department to include guest relations, supervision of all staff and staffing levels, proper restaurant ambience, housekeeping, set-up, food & beverage quality, safety and pace.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Kitchen Manager (KM) in day to day operations of the BOH 
• Perform line and prep functions alongside hourly employees 
• Perform food & smallwares orders as needed 
• Help maintain a fully staffed BOH department 
• Communicate effectively with staff, guests, and other members of management 
• Oversee all foodservice operations in KM’s absence 
• Maintain a clean & sanitary BOH environment 
• Help maintain budgeted labor & food costs 
• Prepare reports as needed 
• Ensure the safety of employees & guests at all times 
• Uphold all company values and standards at all times 
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or requested

COMPETENCIES 

• Decision-making 
• Stamina 
• Attention to detail 
• Decision-making 
• Reasonable judgment 
• Problem analysis and problem-solving 
• Communication 
• Guest service focus 
• Quality orientation 
• Teamwork 
• Adaptability 
• Flexibility 
• Stress tolerance

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• 2 years of restaurant experience 
• Minimum of 2 years managing the day-to-day operations of a high volume restaurant 
• Minimum 2 years working in a BOH role 
• Ability to impact P&Ls 
• Good organization skills 
• Ability to motivate, train and supervise employees 
• Strong interpersonal skills 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This role operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, grill, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. Able to work at least eleven hour shifts with extensive standing/walking. The employee may frequently lift and/or move materials/product up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Frequent hand washing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK 

This is a full-time position requiring flexibility with work schedule including working late nights and weekends. The average number of working hours are 55 hours per week. 

TRAVEL 

This position requires less than 25% travel. Travel may be outside the local area and overnight.

OTHER DUTIES 

This job description is not destined to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• 18 years or older