Assistant Kitchen Manager

The Moment Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moment Group is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations, ensuring high food quality, sanitation, and team performance in a fast-paced dining environment.

You will plan menus, manage scheduling and equipment, monitor costs, and coach staff to follow procedures. A hospitality degree and strong leadership are preferred.

This role requires attention to detail, advance planning, and the ability to drive profitability while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and staff management abilities.
• Proven cost control and budget management experience.
• Experience running back-of-house operations in fast-paced dining environments.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor kitchen profitability, food cost, and sales yield to ensure targets are met.
• Analyze operational costs and recommend strategies to improve profitability.
• Plan and organize daily kitchen operations, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Ensure kitchen systems and SOPs are followed by BOH personnel.
• Ensure timely preparation and availability of ingredients and menu items.
• Address food quality concerns promptly and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and analyze production and operational reports to identify trends.
• Monitor FSS audit results and provide feedback and coaching.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate BOH personnel to maintain productivity and teamwork.
• Ensure staff comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Operations management

Food safety

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations and ensure the highest standards in food quality, kitchen efficiency, sanitation, and team performance. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a solid background in restaurant kitchen management within a fast-paced dining environment.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor kitchen profitability, food cost, and sales yield to ensure operational targets are achieved




• Analyze operational costs and recommend strategies to improve profitability and reduce unnecessary expense




• Plan and organize daily kitchen operations, including manpower scheduling, equipment usage, and resource allocation




• Ensure all kitchen systems, standards, and operating procedures are consistently followed by BOH personnel




• Ensure timely preparation and availability of ingredients and menu items during operations




• Address food quality concerns promptly and implement corrective action plans when necessary




• Prepare, review, and analyze production and operational reports to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement




• Monitor Food Safety and Sanitation (FSS) audit results and provide feedback, coaching, and corrective recommendations




• Lead, supervise, and motivate BOH personnel to maintain high levels of productivity and teamwork




• Ensure all staff comply with company policies, kitchen procedures, and operational standards

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Culinary Management, or any related course




• Proven experience in restaurant kitchen operations and management




• Strong financial and cost management skills with the ability to control operating expenses and food costs




• Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen operations in accordance with company budgets and performance goals




• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills




• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities




• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment




• Proficient in preparing operational and production reports




• Willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays