Assistant Kitchen Manager

Outback Steakhouse; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking restaurant where your bold personality can shine! As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining high kitchen standards and ensuring exceptional service. This position offers the opportunity to lead and coach a dedicated team, all while working in a fun and engaging environment. If you're passionate about food safety and have a knack for back-of-house operations, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in the restaurant industry. Enjoy a flexible schedule and be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages your development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Qualifications

• Certified trainer in back-of-house functions required.
• Must be 21 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen standards and assist in back-of-house operations.
• Conduct daily health inspections and ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Sanitation Procedures

Inventory Management

Back-of-House Operations

Education

Certification in Back-of-House Functions

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 incoming team members
• Adhere to and coach on security procedures
• Evaluate the close from the night before
• Review daily inventory
• Prepare to receive orders
• Track shelf-life adherence
• Check temperatures 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 the 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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