Job Title

Assistant Kitchen Manager.

Compensation: This is an hourly position. Managers are also eligible for, health and dental insurance, paid vacations after one year of full time employment.

Benefits We Offer:

Eligible for medical and dental insurance

Simple IRA retirement plan with employer match

Paid vacation after 1 year

Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

Opportunity to work with a growing company with advancement opportunities – we promote from within

Food provided – free meal per shift

Exclusive employee discounts

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and Christmas

Job Summary:

The AKM assists in leading a culinary team managing daily restaurant culinary and food service operations to ensure high operating standards.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead a high volume kitchen culinary team with food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes, providing clear direction throughout the shift

Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experiences

Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to continue to learn and teach

Promote a fun and positive family-style work environment

Assists with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring

Provides feedback to staff and recognition of staff

Responsible for maintaining product quality standards by performing regular line checks

Engages in prep and line cooking activities to ensure timely execution

Accountable for following and executing all state safety and sanitation guidelines

Contributes to building sales and maximize financial success for the restaurant

Assists with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Kitchen Manager

Job Requirements:

2+ years of prior culinary or restaurant experience

Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials

Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment

Experience mentoring and training hourly team members

Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift

Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly during a shift. At times it might be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to operate kitchen equipment including a mixer, dough sheeter, and emulsifier, as well as have the ability to use knives appropriately and maintain their integrity

Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen

Preferences:

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Experience working in casual or upscale dining

Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols

Why work for us?

Because it’s more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose: To be our guests' favorite restaurant.