Assistant Kitchen Manager

Bakersfield; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance on day one

Paid time off

401K after 1 year

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bakersfield, part of Thunderdome Restaurant Group, is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to help oversee the kitchen operations, maintaining quality and hospitality while reporting to the Kitchen Manager.

You will lead the back-of-house team, hire, train, schedule and develop staff, ensure brand-standard recipes, monitor safety and sanitation, and uphold the group’s standards while performing physical duties up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Kitchen Manager or in a similar role.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house team and operations.
• Hire, train, schedule and develop back-of-house staff.
• Ensure recipes are updated and adhere to brand standards.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, and health standards.
• Maintain high-quality food production and presentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Hiring

Training

Scheduling

Quality control

Job description

WHO WE AREAre you ready to elevate your career in the restaurant industry? Thunderdome Restaurant Group currently has nine growing concepts: Bakersfield, The Eagle, Krueger’s Tavern, SoHi, Maplewood, Pepp & Dolores, The Davidson, City Bird and Currito. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about excellence and driven by continuous learning. We value loyalty, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. All decisions are made based on the CORE VALUES of the company’s mission within their environments:Make a MemoryAdd ValueBe TransparentPersevereThrow the PartyOUR OPPORTUNITYBakersfield, featuring authentic, Mexican street fare, tequila and whiskey, is looking for an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager. The Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for assisting the overall operation of the kitchen through people, product, quality and hospitality. We are looking for someone who is passionate and driven to grow alongside the growth of our restaurant group. The Assistant Kitchen Manager reports directly to the Kitchen Manager. This job requires continuous movement, regularly bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and moving up to 50 pounds. This position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTEAssisting with leading the back of the house teamHiring, training, scheduling and developing all back of the house team members and holding them accountable to our highest standardsExecution of taste plate to ensure the highest quality of food product at all timesEnsure recipes are updated and adhered to the brand standardMonitor and ensure proper compliance of safety, sanitation and health standardsImplementation and management of all Thunderdome Restaurant Groups standards and expectationsWHAT WE PROVIDEMedical, vision, dental and life insurance eligibility on day one of employmentPaid time off eligibilityEligible for 401K after one year of employmentOpportunity to grow, be challenged and pushed professionally