Calloway's Tennessee Kitchen Assistant Manager

EZ Stop; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive training programs

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A local convenience store partnership in Maryville, TN is looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager to oversee their food service operations. This role requires leadership in kitchen efficiency, maintaining food quality, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and strong communication skills. Competitive pay, employee discounts, and career advancement opportunities are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing teams in food service is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the food service program including inventory and preparation.
• Lead kitchen efficiency and food quality standards.
• Ensure positive customer experiences and community connections.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

Overview

Pay Rate: Up to $17.00/hour

It's easy to have nice people who provide good customer service in East Tennessee when we employ great people right from the communities we serve.

We know that you have lots of options when it comes to where you work which is why we do our best to provide you with the best place to work in the market.

Come join us where we believe in nice!

Calloway's Tennessee Kitchen is a family-owned, scratch kitchen, partnership with EZ Stop Convenience Stores located throughout the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Our mission is to provide quality, fast, fresh, and local products paired with convenience store items to service the community.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for management of the entire food service program to include inventory, preparation, promotion, production service and sales. If you enjoy leading teams, sharing your passion for food, have excellent communication skills, and are self-motivated and dependable, then you would be a great fit for this role. Candidates with a desire to learn and grow their skillset will stand out.

• Deliver on our promise of Nice People. Good Stuff.
• Lead kitchen efficiency and execution to ensure recipes are being followed, proper portioning, and product presentation
• Establish Build-to's and kitchen best practices
• Ensure adequate inventory levels of all items are maintained and identify any waste opportunities
• Monitor cost of goods to including waste, expense, and quality
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with staffing the kitchen and training/coaching team members
• Ensure conditions across the kitchen meet or exceed quality standards by adhering to all policies and procedures for cleanliness, safety, service, and operational efficiency
• Ensure a positive, genuine customer experience. Connect with the community to establish positive relationships for success

Qualifications

• Experience leading, developing, and selecting teams in a retail or food service establishment is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to perform individually and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work any shift based on business needs to include some nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Comprehensive training programs
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off