Assistant Kitchen Manager: Lead Kitchen Ops & Growth

MoonBowls; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical/Dental/Vision plan

401k match

Free meals

Job summary

Salted, a leading plant-driven restaurant brand in Los Angeles, is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations, uphold quality standards, and assist in onboarding and training of staff.

You will help manage inventory, scheduling, and payroll processes, coordinate with the Hospitality Team for exceptional service, and ensure safety and compliance. This full-time role requires at least 2 years kitchen experience and 1 year leadership.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work, flat-top cooking, and more
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Support quality control and food presentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Assist in onboarding, training, and developing kitchen staff.
• Assist in managing inventory, conducting audits, and overseeing the budget.
• Help meet financial and operational targets.
• Ensure compliance with recipes and portion sizes.
• Report and resolve customer service issues.
• Assist in scheduling staff and processing payroll.
• Support inventory counts and daily labor management.
• Address equipment and technical issues.
• Assist in executing catering orders while maintaining kitchen service.

Job description

Salted, a leading plant-driven restaurant brand in Los Angeles, is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations, uphold quality standards, and assist in onboarding and training of staff.

You will help manage inventory, scheduling, and payroll processes, coordinate with the Hospitality Team for exceptional service, and ensure safety and compliance. This full-time role requires at least 2 years kitchen experience and 1 year leadership.