Assistant Culinary Manager — Lead Kitchen & Operations

Bonefish Grill; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Bonefish Grill in Newport News, VA is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager to support back-of-house operations and culinary managers. You will help maintain kitchen standards, coach team members, and ensure timely, quality prep and service.

With limited supervision, you will train staff, manage set ups for opening, monitor temps, sanitation, and inventory, while upholding safety and brand standards. Previous leadership in a restaurant environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified trainer in 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.
• Previous experience in restaurant industry (preferred).
• Previously held positions of leadership (preferred).
• Trained and proficient in all areas of back-of-house functions (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Back-of-house operations

Education

Certified trainer in back-of-house functions

Job description

Bonefish Grill in Newport News, VA is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager to support back-of-house operations and culinary managers. You will help maintain kitchen standards, coach team members, and ensure timely, quality prep and service.

With limited supervision, you will train staff, manage set ups for opening, monitor temps, sanitation, and inventory, while upholding safety and brand standards. Previous leadership in a restaurant environment is preferred.