Assistant Kitchen Manager

Salted

New Jersey

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision plan
401k with 4% employer match after one年
Free meals on shift
Career development

Job summary

Salted is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager in Chicago, IL to uphold quality and hospitality standards in a fast-paced, delivery-focused restaurant group. The role leads kitchen staff, aids in inventory and payroll, and ensures safe, efficient operations while maintaining portion control.

You will train team members, collaborate with the Hospitality Team for top-notch service, and support catering orders and daily operations. We offer growth opportunities and a hands-on culinary journey.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience.
  • Minimum 1 year of leadership experience.
  • Solid culinary skills including knife work and prep.
  • Ability to stand for extended 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 experience
Physical stamina
Food safety basics

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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

Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule:Full-Time – AM, PM, and Midshifts
Hourly Pay:$25 - $30
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 hr@hellosalted.com.

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