Assistant Kitchen Manager: Lead, Train & Elevate Kitchens

Salted; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Free meals

Job summary

Salted in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations and uphold our plant-driven, clean-label cuisine standards. You will oversee staff onboarding, inventory, and daily labor while ensuring quality control and consistent portioning across shifts.

The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced delivery-first environment with a focus on customer satisfaction and safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Culinary skills

Job description

Salted in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations and uphold our plant-driven, clean-label cuisine standards. You will oversee staff onboarding, inventory, and daily labor while ensuring quality control and consistent portioning across shifts.

The role requires strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced delivery-first environment with a focus on customer satisfaction and safe, compliant operations.