Assistant Kitchen Manager - Guy Fieri's Downtown Flavortown Pigeon Forge

DTFT Pigeon Forge, LLC.; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Teladoc

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

DTFT Pigeon Forge, LLC, owner of Guy Fieri's Downtown Flavortown Pigeon Forge, seeks an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead our bustling kitchen in Pigeon Forge, TN. You will drive daily culinary operations, mentor staff, and ensure top-quality, safe, and consistent guest experiences.

You will supervise cooks, assistants, and dishwashers, uphold HACCP, and manage ordering, production, and inventory with hands-on leadership and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management in high-volume, full-service restaurants.
• 1 year or more supervising kitchen teams; strong leadership and mentoring.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations and manage ordering, production, and inventory.
• Coach and grow culinary team to reach full potential.
• Ensure HACCP principles are followed and food quality is maintained.
• Schedule team to cover service and maintain efficiency.
• Train team on culinary excellence and consistency.
• Engage with guests and uphold safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

High-volume restaurants

Supervising kitchen teams

Guest interaction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Assistant Kitchen Manager - Guy Fieri's Downtown Flavortown Pigeon Forge

Job Category: Hospitality

Requisition Number: ASSIS002672

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

2655 Teaster Ln
Suite #100
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA

Description

Where great food, great people, and great vibes come together

The Assistant Kitchen Manager helps run the heart of the house—our kitchen! You’ll lead day-to-day culinary operations, bring our Celebrity Chef’s vision to life, and inspire your team to level up their skills. If you love food, leadership, and having fun while doing serious business, this role’s for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Make sure every guest has an amazing time—and loves every bite

Lead and support Cook Assistants, Cooks, and Dishwashers

Coach, mentor, and grow culinary team members to reach their full potential

Teach and uphold HACCP principles like a pro

Manage ordering, production, and inventory (because chaos is not a spice)

Schedule the right team at the right time to crush service

Train the team on culinary excellence and consistency

Keep an eye on food quality, ticket times, and recipe adherence

Jump in on any station when needed—hands-on leadership is key

Conduct table touches for guests needing allergy assistance

Engage with guests and be part of the fun

Drive business success and profitability

Follow all local, state, and federal regulations

Pitch in wherever needed—we’re all in this together

And most importantly… have fun doing it!

What You Bring to the Table

Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays

3+ years of culinary management experience in high-volume, full-service restaurants

At least 1 year of supervising kitchen teams

Willingness to assist at other venues in the market

Ability to showcase your skills in a hands‑on culinary exam

Comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Strong leadership with the ability to work solo or with a team

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Organized, detail-oriented, and a great communicator

Able to stand for long periods of time

Loves interacting with guests from around the world

Enjoys having fun at work (seriously—we mean it!)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Company paid Teladoc visits (Tele-medicine)
• Free Employee Assistance program (EAP)
• 401k Standard and Roth with company match of 4% Vested as of Day One
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Six Paid Holidays – New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Annual Merit increases

The Fine Print (Still Important!)

Equal Opportunity Employer

FACE participates in E-Verify

We are proud to be aMilitaryFriendly Employer and strongly encourage applications from veterans, active-duty service members transitioning to civilian careers, andmilitaryspouses.

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