Assistant Culinary Manager

Bonefish Grill; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager to support back-of-house operations and maintain quality standards. The successful candidate will assist the culinary team, manage inventory, and enforce food safety protocols. Ideal applicants should have leadership qualities, previous restaurant experience, and be willing to work flexible hours. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k options.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule is required.
• Passing grade in assessment testing necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high employment standards per company policies.
• Assist in kitchen setup and check schedules for team members.
• Conduct daily health inspections and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food safety

Inventory management

Education

Certified trainer in back-of-house functions

Job description

Our founding belief at Bonefish Grill is that, if we take care of our people, Bonefish will take care of itself. This belief is the source of our actions, what we stand for, and how we achieve success. We have a deep passion for fresh quality food and we use our expertise to create an unparalleled lineup of dishes that are ever-changing. Our Big City Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy our handcrafted cocktails.

With limited supervision, the Assistant Culinary Manager supports back‑of‑house team members and Culinary Managers by maintaining restaurant kitchen standards and consistently achieving overall quality daily. An ideal candidate should be a leader with a coaching attitude who enjoys helping the restaurant management team and team members run efficient back‑of‑house operations.

Position Details

• Maintain high employment standards consistent with Bloomin' Brands policies
• Assist in set ups for the opening crew in the kitchen
• Check schedule for in‑coming team members
• Adhere to and coach on security procedures
• Evaluate the close from night before
• Review daily inventory
• Prepare to receive orders
• Track shelf‑life adherence
• Check temps on freezer, dish machine and refrigeration units before prepping
• Learn flavor profiles and specifications of menu items
• Follow recipe cards with no compromise
• Review daily sanitation checklists and conduct checks
• Conduct daily health inspections
• Adhere to sanitation, temperature and food safety standards
• Work the flow and timeliness of tickets to ensure exceptional cook times

Minimum Requirements

• Certified trainer in any back‑of‑house functions
• Passing grade in assessment testing
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Minimum 21 years of age

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience in restaurant industry
• Previously held positions of leadership
• Trained and proficient in all areas of back‑of‑house functions

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/.

Compensation Range: Varies by Location

Bloomin Brands, Inc. and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.

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