Assistant Kitchen Manager - Lead & Elevate Culinary Ops

Socket.dev; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PopStroke is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager and lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and seamless operations. You will oversee staff, ensure safety, sanitation, and accuracy in orders while maintaining strong service standards.

Responsibilities include station setup, quality control, event support, and coaching team members. Local candidates with 5+ years in varied kitchen roles and a Serve Safe Manager certificate are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience across varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter with at least 1 year in a management/supervisor role.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Proven knowledge of kitchen equipment, processes, and health & safety guidelines.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of service efficiency, sanitation, training, and safety practices.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, and local laws.
• Lead and train kitchen staff and supervise in the absence of the Kitchen Manager.
• Coordinate station setup and cook menu items with the kitchen team.
• Oversee plate presentation, quality control, and waste prevention to meet specifications.
• Assist in event coordination and kitchen production for functions.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Communication

Food safety

Equipment knowledge

Education

Serve Safe Manager certificate

Job description

PopStroke is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager and lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and seamless operations. You will oversee staff, ensure safety, sanitation, and accuracy in orders while maintaining strong service standards.

Responsibilities include station setup, quality control, event support, and coaching team members. Local candidates with 5+ years in varied kitchen roles and a Serve Safe Manager certificate are preferred.