Assistant Kitchen Manager

Outback Steakhouse; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead and support back-of-house operations in a vibrant restaurant environment. This role emphasizes maintaining high kitchen standards, coaching team members, and ensuring exceptional food safety and sanitation practices. If you have a BOLD personality and a passion for the culinary arts, this opportunity allows you to shine while contributing to a fun and dynamic workplace. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a pathway for career growth in a thriving restaurant chain where every day brings new challenges and rewards.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Qualifications

• Must be a certified trainer in back-of-house functions with leadership experience.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and manage kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team by maintaining high standards and achieving quality daily.
• Conduct daily health inspections and adhere to food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food Safety Standards

Inventory Management

Sanitation Procedures

Education

Certified Trainer in Back-of-House Functions

Job description

At Outback Steakhouse, we believe that people want to be part of something they can be proud of, is fun, and values you. Our goal for you as an Outbacker, which is what we affectionately call our team members, is to allow your BOLD personality to shine, make it a great place to work, while exceeding concentrated customer service and serious food standards, bringing our Guests an AUSS-SOME experience.

With limited supervision, the Assistant Kitchen Manager supports back-of-house team members and Kitchen Managers by maintaining restaurant kitchen standards and consistently achieving overall quality daily. An ideal candidate should be a leader with a coaching attitude who enjoys helping the restaurant management team and team members run efficient back-of-house operations.

POSITION DETAILS

• Maintain high employment standards consistent with Bloomin' Brands policies
• Assist in set ups for the opening crew in the kitchen
• Check schedule for incoming team members
• Adhere to and coach on security procedures
• Evaluate the close from night before
• Review daily inventory
• Prepare to receive orders
• Track shelf-life adherence
• Check temps on freezer, dish machine and refrigeration units before prepping
• Learn flavor profiles and specifications of menu items
• Follow recipe cards with no compromise
• Review daily sanitation checklists and conduct checks
• Conduct daily health inspections
• Adhere to sanitation, temperature and food safety standards
• Work the flow and timeliness of tickets to ensure exceptional cook times

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Certified trainer in any back-of-house functions
• Passing grade in Assessment testing
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Minimum 21 years of age

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in the restaurant industry
• Previously held positions of leadership
• Trained and proficient in all areas of back-of-house functions

Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at https://bloominbrandsbenefits.com/.

Compensation Range: Varies by Location

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