Asst. Kitchen Manager

Evolving Solution Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Free shift meals

Mental healthcare

Paid time off

Seat at decision-making table

Harassment-free environment

Job summary

The 5 Spot Sandfly is seeking an exceptional, experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager in leading the Heart-of-House team in a fast-paced casual kitchen in Savannah, GA. The role emphasizes strong leadership, guest service, and a path for career progression within our restaurant family.

Starting pay is $45,000 per year with potential quarterly bonuses based on benchmarks, plus a robust benefits package including 401K match, subsidized medical coverage, shift meals,

Qualifications

• Experience in back-of-house operations is preferred.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain high guest service standards.
• Availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for kitchen functions including purchasing, prep, and maintenance of quality standards.
• Ensure sanitation, safety, and cleanliness across the kitchen.
• Train staff in cooking methods, portion control, and cost management.
• Supervise kitchen cleaning and inventory control.
• Monitor food holding and refrigeration temps and follow policies.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful working environment and support management decisions.

Skills

Back-of-house ops

Team management

Availability weekends

Job description

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Full Time Savannah, GA, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1044

Salary: $45,000.00 Annually

The 5 Spot Sandfly is Seeking an Exceptional, Experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to assist the Kitchen Manager in leading the Heart-of-House team of a fast-paced kitchen in a casual neighborhood restaurant with bar program.

This location requires a strong management team willing to run the restaurant as if it were their own. Your Kitchen Manager, General Manager, and Senior Management team will empower you to do so by giving you the tools and support you'll need to be successful!

You bring the passion—we’ll provide the path! Our ideal management candidate is passionate about hospitality and driven to build a long-term career in the industry. At our core, we believe in developing our team from within, offering the tools, training, and support needed to build lasting careers. If you're looking for a meaningful career path, are committed to exceptional guest service, and have the desire to lead and inspire, we want to hear from you.

Why should you join us? Here’s what sets us apart. We offer:

a positive, safe work environment with zero tolerance for harassment of any kind.

highly competitive pay with the opportunity for quarterly bonuses based on benchmarks that YOU help control as the Assistant Kitchen Manager.

a 401K with company match.

highly subsidized major medical coverage for our management team (we don’t just OFFER insurance, we’ll PAY 65% of your premiums!).

additional insurance options to include, but not limited to, dental, vision, accidental, and short-term disability insurance

free shift meals.

free mental healthcare for all employees through a partnership with Heads Up Guidance Services in Savannah.

paid time off

a seat at the decision-making table for all members of our management team.

We believe that a happy, healthy team member is a better, more productive team member. We strive to help every employee in our company reach this goal!

Our focus is on the overall experience of the customer as well as the work environment of our team. This requires a commitment to empowering staff to go above and beyond expectations. With an emphasis on quality products, creative, comfortable atmospheres, and an unwavering commitment to personal service, The 5 Spot strives to excel on all levels. If this sounds like an environment in which you could thrive, we want you to become part of our team!

Job Summary:

Responsible for, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager, all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards; sanitation and cleanliness; training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion and cost control, sanitation, and cleanliness. Ensure that overall goals are attained, including high levels of employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, and food quality.

Assistant Kitchen Manager duties will include, but are not limited to :

Knowledge and promotion of The 5 Spot culture and brand.

Ensure that all company policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and training programs are followed and completed on a timely basis.

Maintain and contribute to a safe and respectful working environment for both staff and customers through proper staff training, using proper food handling skills, and following all federal, state, county, and municipal workplace health, safety, and labor guidelines.

Supporting the actions and decisions of Management.

Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.

Supervise and participate in kitchen cleaning.

Control inventories of food, equipment, and smallwares and report shortages to Management.

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards. Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs. Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs when necessary.

Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.

Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules, and procedures.

Provide orientation of company and department rules, policies, and procedures, and oversee training of new kitchen employees.

Analyze operational problems and implement creative solutions to areas of potential improvement.

Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.

Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition, and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures.

Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures.

Job Requirements. The ideal candidate will have:

Ideally, candidates would have experience in back-of-house operations and/or experience as an Assistant Kitchen Manager in the service or food and beverage industry.

The ability to manage a team.

The availability to work mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Reliable transportation.

Excellent basic mathematical skills.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional self-discipline.

The ability to think on your feet and act intuitively.

The ability to stand on your feet for 8 hours, lift up to 50 lbs., bend and reach.

Stamina and availability to work 45-50 hours per week.

Compensation:

Starting pay of $45,000 per year with the opportunity for advancement based on predetermined benchmarks and scheduled performance evaluations.

GLGSAV is a collective body of hospitality-based businesses: The 5 Spot Midtown, b. Matthew’s Eatery, The 5 Spot Sandfly, Abe’s on Lincoln, and The 5 Spot Richmond Hill. Serving delicious, approachable food and drinks in uniquely beautiful, family-friendly atmospheres with exceptional guest service is our specialty!