Assistant Kitchen Manager

Salted; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision

401k with 4% employer match

Free meals per shift

Career development

Job summary

Salted in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee quality, food presentation, and team leadership in our fast-paced, delivery-first restaurant group.

You will lead inventory, budgeting support, scheduling, payroll processing, and ensure recipes and portions meet standards while contributing to a culture of growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 experience

Team communication

Stamina and lifting

Job description

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

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Schedule: Full-Time – AM, PM, and Midshifts

Hourly Pay: $26 - $31

Benefits:

• Career development, and growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for full-time team members
• 401k with 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].