Assistant Kitchen Manager

Lab37; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability保险

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Vacation Time

8 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Lab37 Robotics in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead the shift, ensure precise, software-guided SOP execution, and maintain food quality, safety, and inventory.

You will supervise proteins, vegetables, and sauces, coach staff, and operate robotics-enabled equipment, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver consistent bowls in an automated kitchen environment onsite five days a week. Starting pay is $28.00 per hour for full-time and part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams.
• Ability to follow software-guided SOPs.
• Attention to food safety and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Own the shift end-to-end and execute standardized recipes.
• Conduct per-shift quality checkpoints and log results.
• Manage sanitation and strict nightly cleaning protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Shift Management

Quality control

SOP adherence

Safety compliance

Tools

Induction stoves

Combi ovens

Blenders

Blast chillers

Job description

Lab37 Robotics, is a technology company focused on the development and deployment of robots designed specifically for direct-to-customer food production. Our mission is to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative robotic solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver cutting-edge products that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

About the role

As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will serve as the shift lead, responsible for ensuring seamless prep execution, team performance, and operational standards. You will bridge the gap between software-guided operations and hands‑on team leadership, ensuring that food quality, safety, and inventory management meet our rigorous standards. You will oversee the preparation of proteins, vegetables, and sauces, ensuring all components are staged for our bowl-building robots.

What you’ll do

• Shift Ownership: Own the shift end-to-end, executing standardized recipes for proteins (like chicken and beef), vegetables, and sauces according to precise software-guided SOPs.
• Quality Control: Conduct per-shift quality checkpoints, including taste and spot-checks to log results and proactively correct any drift in food quality.
• Operations & Safety: Manage sanitation through strict nightly cleaning protocols, including weighing hot food waste for tracking and disassembling robot components for washing.
• Team Leadership & Coaching: Drive team culture through hands‑on coaching and training; you will have the authority to coach staff on technical drift and lead new hire shadowing and certification.
• Equipment & Robotics: Operate commercial kitchen technology including induction stoves, combi ovens, blenders, and blast chillers. Manage robot interaction, including clean loading of hoppers and basic troubleshooting.
• Inventory Management: Conduct end‑of‑week inventory counts to identify reordering needs and ensure operational flow.

What we are looking for

• Previous kitchen experience with a focus on team leadership or shift management.
• Meticulous attention to detail, specifically for portioning, weighing ingredients (e.g., salt), and tracking food waste.
• Ability to follow and enforce precise, software‑guided SOPs and adapt to frequently changing technology‑driven protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to coach teams and maintain high food safety standards.
• Comfort working in an automated kitchen environment (robotics training provided).
• Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
• Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.

What else you need to know

As a company driven by invention and continuous change – we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office‑based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base starting rate for this role is $28.00 per hour (Full-time and Part‑time positions available).

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance (short‑and long‑term)
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
• 8 paid holidays per year

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

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