Assistant Kitchen Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to 55K plus monthlyBonu

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO/Vacation and 401k

Work-life balance

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Jonesboro, AR seeks an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team in a high-volume setting. You will coach staff, enforce standards, and ensure consistency across operations.

Responsibilities include inventory control, portion and waste management, and delivering memorable guest experiences while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a full-service back-of-house management role in a high-volume casual or upscale-casual environment.
• Proven leadership: friendly, coach mentality, lead by example, uphold restaurant standards.
• Inventory and ordering experience required.
• Strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and direct the kitchen team.
• Build respectful relationships with every member of the kitchen team and hold them accountable.
• Manage high standards with attention to detail.
• Focus on creating fun, unforgettable guest experiences.
• Keep operations running smoothly in a very high-volume environment.
• Tightly manage portion sizes, recipe adherence, prep lists, and waste controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Training/coaching

Problem-solving

Job description

Humble, Team-Oriented, Respectful, Passionate, and Positive

These are just a few words that describe our fantastic management team! If this sounds like you, and you are an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager, we would love to meet you as our restaurant group grows. We are a family, and we take pride in everything we do. Join our team!

Assistant Kitchen Manager Benefits

• Base salary up to 55K plus monthly bonuses
• Insurance Benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision
• Strong culture and support system - a happy place to work!
• PTO/Vacation and 401k
• Appreciation of people and work-life balance

Assistant Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and direct the kitchen team
• Build respectful relationships with every member of the kitchen team while holding them accountable - we take pride in everything we do
• Manage high standards while paying attention to every detail
• Focus with the team on creating fun, unforgettable guest experiences every time
• Keep operations running smoothly in a very high-volume environment
• Tightly manage portion sizes, recipe adherence, prep list completion, and waste controls

Assistant Kitchen Manager Qualifications

• Must have at least 3years of experience in a full-service back-of-house management role in a high-volume, systems-oriented casual or upscale-casualenvironment
• Solid and proven leadership qualities: friendly, coach mentality, lead by example, and uphold restaurant standards
• Thick skin to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to maintain standards, exceed expectations, and build relationships
• Inventory and Ordering are required - previous experience is necessary
• Strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards is a must
• Proactive problem-solver and hands-on work ethic