Assistant Kitchen Manager

Salted; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Free meals

Job summary

Salted is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager in Chicago, IL. This full-time role supports food quality, team leadership, and smooth kitchen operations. You''ll help maintain safety standards, manage inventory and budgets, and coordinate catering orders.

We offer hourly pay of $25-$30 based on experience, a full benefits package, and opportunities for career development. Join Salted''s growing, plant-driven culinary journey and contribute to delicious, clean-label meals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience.
• Solid culinary foundation including knife/prep work and flat-top cooking.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control and food presentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Assist in onboarding, training, and developing kitchen staff.
• Assist in managing inventory, conducting audits, and overseeing the budget.
• Help meet financial and operational targets.
• Ensure compliance with recipes and portion sizes.
• Report and resolve customer service issues.
• Assist in scheduling staff and processing payroll.
• Support inventory counts and daily labor management.
• Address equipment and technical issues.
• Assist in executing catering orders while maintaining kitchen service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Knife/prep

Communication

Job description

Join the largest delivery-first restaurant group in the United States!

Location: 2255 W Taylor St Chicago, IL 60612

Schedule: Full-Time – AM, PM, Mid Shifts

Hourly Pay: $25-$30 (Based on experience)

Benefits:

• Career development, and growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for full-time team members
• 401k with up to 4% employer match after one year
• Free, nutritious meals each shift

Assistant Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

• Support quality control and food presentation standards
• Communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Assist in onboarding, training, and developing kitchen staff
• Assist in managing inventory, conducting audits, and overseeing the budget
• Help meet financial and operational targets
• Ensure compliance with recipes and portion sizes
• Report and resolve customer service issues
• Assist in scheduling staff and processing payroll
• Support inventory counts and daily labor management
• Address equipment and technical issues
• Assist in executing catering orders while maintaining kitchen service

Assistant Kitchen Manager Requirements

• Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work, flat-top cooking, and more
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience

Who we are:

At Salted, we're leading the charge to build the next generation of the restaurant industry. We focus on making better-for-you cuisine accessible while offering clean-label, plant-driven, and most importantly – delicious food. Join us in shaping the future of the restaurant industry and be part of our innovative culinary journey!

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Salted is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].