Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary

The Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM) supports daily kitchen operations at The Bull, ensuring food quality, speed of service, cleanliness, and team accountability. This role is hands-on, leadership-driven, and focused on execution—helping the kitchen run efficiently while maintaining high standards and low waste.

The AKM leads by example on the line, enforces systems, and helps develop a strong, reliable kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

Execute daily service to The Bull’s standards for speed, consistency, and quality

Work all stations as needed during service

Ensure recipes, portions, and plating are followed exactly

Assist with opening and closing procedures

Maintain a clean, organized, inspection-ready kitchen at all times

Team Leadership

Lead line cooks and prep staff during service

Train new hires on recipes, stations, and kitchen standards

Hold staff accountable for performance, attendance, and cleanliness

Communicate clearly and professionally with the team and management

Help maintain a positive, disciplined kitchen culture

Inventory & Waste Control

Assist with ordering, receiving, and rotating inventory (FIFO)

Monitor prep levels to prevent overproduction and waste

Track food waste and report issues to the Kitchen Manager

Ensure proper storage, labeling, and dating of all products

Food Safety & Compliance

Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health code standards

Ensure proper temps, logs, and cleaning schedules are followed

Address safety concerns immediately

Support & Growth

Assist the Kitchen Manager with scheduling, prep planning, and menu execution

Provide feedback on systems, workflow, and efficiency improvements

Step into leadership when the Kitchen Manager is not present

Qualifications

2+ years kitchen experience (line cook or lead preferred)

Strong understanding of high-volume service

Proven leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure

Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment