Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager — Lead Ops & Growth

Din Tai Fung North America; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Bonus Eligible

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Din Tai Fung North America is hiring an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations, uphold food safety and brand standards, and lead managers and teams in scheduling, training, and performance reviews.

You will collaborate with the EKM to ensure efficient BOH operations, inventory control, and adherence to KPI actions while driving process improvements and compliance with health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years restaurant management experience in casual or upscale casual dining.
• Strong financial acumen.
• High level understanding of inventory and ordering processes.

Responsibilities

• Workforce Management: Validate scheduling for EKM review, submitting people transactions such as promotions and demotions, participating in investigations in partnership with HR, coach and document performance and corrective actions and the development of managers.
• Recruiting: Responsible for conducting interviews, making final hiring decisions for non-exempt BOH staff and assist with the hiring process for managerial roles.
• Systems: Work with managers on Zenput task lists and ensure operational needs are met, including accurate ordering, par levels, and inventory management.
• Communication: Teach, coach, and maintain brand standards while ensuring the team is updated on new rollouts, promotions, and changes.
• Restaurant Planning: Collaborate with EKM to create staffing and planning needs for BOH, and assist in implementing COG and KPI action plans.
• FSQA (Food Safety and Quality Assurance): Train and coach the team on food safety, maintain compliance with health department protocols, and implement and follow up on the Ecosure Action Plan. Prepare and review manager meeting decks for EKM, follow up on facilities needs, and ensure overall food safety and quality standards are met.
• Technical Skills: Ensure the team is certified and up to date with training on key stations, including Wok, Noodle, and Prep.

Job description

Din Tai Fung North America is hiring an Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations, uphold food safety and brand standards, and lead managers and teams in scheduling, training, and performance reviews.

You will collaborate with the EKM to ensure efficient BOH operations, inventory control, and adherence to KPI actions while driving process improvements and compliance with health and safety protocols.