Assistant Kitchen Manager

Outback Steakhouse; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established restaurant where your leadership and culinary skills can shine! As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining high kitchen standards and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for guests. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fun environment while developing your career in the restaurant industry. With a focus on coaching and supporting your team, you'll help create a positive atmosphere that values hard work and dedication. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Qualifications

• Must be a certified trainer in back-of-house functions.
• Previous leadership experience in the restaurant industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations and maintain restaurant standards.
• Conduct daily health inspections and ensure food safety compliance.
• Assist in training and coaching back-of-house team members.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Sanitation Procedures

Inventory Management

Education

Certification in Back-of-House Functions

Restaurant Industry Experience

Job description

At Outback Steakhouse, we believe that people want to be part of something they can be proud of, is fun, and values you. Our goal for you as an Outbacker, which is what we affectionately call our team members, is to allow your BOLD personality to shine, make it a great place to work, while exceeding concentrated customer service and serious food standards, bringing our Guests an AUSS-SOME experience.

With limited supervision, the Assistant Kitchen Manager supports back-of-house team members and Kitchen 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 of 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

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