Assistant Kitchen Operations Lead

The Post Oak; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts on dining, retail,…

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure consistency, quality, and food safety during service.

You will play a key role in menu execution, training, and maintaining high culinary standards, with opportunities for growth and a strong training program. This on-site role offers a competitive pay range and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2years of Culinary Management experiencein a full-service, high-volume dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detailon back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolutionskills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensuresexcellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in a high-volume kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthlyinventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Skills

Culinary Management

Back of House Operations

Staff Supervision

Inventory Controls

Food/Labor Cost

Product Quality

Communication

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Work Ethic

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, supervise staff, and ensure consistency, quality, and food safety during service.

You will play a key role in menu execution, training, and maintaining high culinary standards, with opportunities for growth and a strong training program. This on-site role offers a competitive pay range and benefits.