Assistant Kitchen Manager

ExplorUS; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ExplorUS is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager for Magens Bay Beach, a role within our Elevated Hospitality team. You will help ensure that all kitchen staff are trained in proper cooking techniques and sanitation per Corporate policies to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities include supporting the Kitchen Manager, overseeing inventory, POS transactions, and training on COGS data and health safety logs, while maintaining regulatory compliance and a professional image on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in F&B and POS experience.
• ServeSafe certification required.
• Resident of St Thomas with ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Manager in training staff on cooking techniques and sanitation.
• Ensure menu and guest service standards meet corporate expectations.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and rotation of deli items and grab-and-go products.
• Maintain accurate portioning, recipes, and waste control per guidelines.
• Support training on COGS data, health safety logs, and reporting.
• Lead by example in professionalism, cleanliness, and attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Training

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Sanitation knowledge

POS familiarity

Education

High school diploma

ServeSafe certification

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you love spending time in paradise, come join our Elevated Hospitality team at Magens Bay Beach! Set on a horseshoe shaped tropical beach, we offer a variety of food options, delicious tropical drinks and food for the whole family! Our location offers a beautiful and relaxing place for beach goers and families to take a break and enjoy the spectacular ocean views!

Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager

Reports To: Kitchen Manager / General Manager

Department: Food & Beverage

Summary of Position:

Assist the Kitchen/ Manager in ensuring that all kitchen staff are trained in proper cooking techniques and sanitation guidelines per Corporate policies to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Kitchen Manager in ensuring that the menu, which cannot be changed without Corporate F&B approval, and guest service expectations, as set forth by the Employee Handbook, are being met or exceeded.
• Become a strong member of an efficient and highly motivated culinary team focused on surpassing expectations by presenting a positive, can-do attitude every day.
• Assist in training the culinary team in proper cooking techniques, adhere to defined company recipes and understand sanitation guidelines in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Oversee restaurant orders and maintain efficient POS transactions for food and retail items
• Participate in all necessary training related to the understanding and reporting of the COGS spreadsheet, weekly data sheets, and health safety logs.
• Follow the Cook training checklist to ensure accuracy when training others
• Assist with all activities related to receiving, stocking and rotating orders, and oversight of inventory levels in grab and go/ deli items
• Adhere to all policies regarding waste
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with general maintenance items such as food waste, recycling and maintaining cleanliness of common areas
• Ensure compliance with operational and Corporate standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances.
• Obtain ServSafe or Food Handler Certification in accordance with F&B company policy and/or state law
• Maintain professional image, including sanitation and cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
• Adherence to Duties Checklist and other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Must be self motivated with the ability to perform with the highest professional and ethical standards
• Must respond well to a changing work environment and able to perform at the highest level with minimal supervision
• Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills that include the ability to coach, develop and clearly communicate expectations
• Must have excellent analytical and problem resolution skills with the ability to proactively recommend solutions
• Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office and familiarity with POS system functionality
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment, in close proximity to other people and will involve frequent bending, twisting, squatting and lifting up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally
• Must be a resident of St Thomas

Knowledge and Experience:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum 3 (three) years F&B experience

POS experience

ServeSafe certification required

Expectations:

• Assist with identifying areas of improvement within the Restaurant and the culinary team and report to the F&B Manager.
• Participate in weekly F&B team meetings with the General Manager and the Kitchen Manager.

Hourly rate of pay $22.00

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.