Assistant Kitchen Manager

Americana Restaurants; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Restaurants in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will oversee daily kitchen operations, uphold quality standards, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

You will coach and develop kitchen staff, monitor food costs, manage inventory, and collaborate with senior management to sustain high-volume performance in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hospitality experience, preferably in hotel, casual dining, or high-volume restaurant kitchen environment.
• Degree or diploma in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field, with a valid food safety certification.
• Strong experience in managing high-volume kitchen operations while maintaining food quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen team members to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Good knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, waste reduction, and monitoring kitchen expenses.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, health standards, and kitchen hygiene practices with a commitment to compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality and safety.
• Lead, coach and develop kitchen staff for smooth daily performance.
• Monitor inventory, control food costs, and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with senior management to sustain high-volume operations in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Lead kitchen team

High-volume kitchen operations

Food safety & hygiene awareness

Education

Degree or diploma in Hospitality/Culinary Arts

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate should have:

• Experience: 3–5 years of hospitality experience, preferably in a hotel, casual dining, or high-volume restaurant kitchen environment.
• Education: Degree or diploma in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field, with a valid food safety certification.
• Kitchen Operations: Strong experience in managing high-volume kitchen operations while maintaining food quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen team members to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
• Cost Management: Good knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, waste reduction, and monitoring kitchen expenses.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Strong understanding of food safety regulations, health standards, and kitchen hygiene practices with a commitment to compliance.