Assistant Kitchen Manager - Fast-Paced, Flexible Scheduling

Coma Coffee Roasters; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Flexible scheduling

Free meals

Job summary

Coma Coffee Roasters is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to help oversee an energetic, high-volume kitchen and support the Kitchen Manager in daily operations. You’ll lead the line, mentor staff, and ensure top-quality dishes during every service.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen with strong emphasis on health and safety, teamwork, and quality control. Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team supervision in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to maintain quality and handle busy service periods.
• Strong communication and problem-solving to keep line moving smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kitchen Manager in overseeing operations.
• Lead by example on the line and expedite when needed.
• Ensure every dish meets quality standards before leaving the kitchen.
• Train and mentor new hires and existing staff.
• Stay organized, manage prep lists, and control inventory.
• Maintain health and safety standards throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

High-volume kitchen

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality awareness

Job description

Coma Coffee Roasters is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to help oversee an energetic, high-volume kitchen and support the Kitchen Manager in daily operations. You’ll lead the line, mentor staff, and ensure top-quality dishes during every service.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen with strong emphasis on health and safety, teamwork, and quality control. Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities are available.