Hands-On Kitchen Leader — Assistant Manager

popstroke-job-board-1924; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PopStroke is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager in Texas to support the Kitchen Manager and lead the kitchen team. You will oversee operations, ensure food quality, and maintain seamless culinary functions with a hands-on, team-first approach.

The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and daily leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment. Join a growing brand that values ownership and fun.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter with a minimum of 1 year in a management/supervisor role
• Excellent leadership skills
• High familiarity with kitchen equipment, processes, and health and safety guidelines
• Able to delegate tasks effectively and assist when needed
• Ability to motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced setting and handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high standard of service efficiency, sanitation, and training and safety practices
• Ensure compliance with and adhere to operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances
• Ability to perform all responsibilities of each position in the kitchen
• Set up stations and cook menu items in cooperation with the kitchen team
• Responsible for appropriate ticket times, quality and consistency of products, and waste prevention; ensure the highest quality product reaches our guests and meets specifications
• Ensure proper plate presentation and adherence to product specifications and recipe guidelines
• Assist with coordinating and production of events and functions
• Ensure that the kitchen is properly cleaned on a regular schedule, food is stored or disposed of properly; maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, and food storage areas
• Assist with ordering procedures to maintain par levels of all kitchen products & supplies; assist with inventories and receiving
• Ensure accurate completion of culinary schedules in accordance with forecasted business volume
• Assist Kitchen Manager with labor control and assigning duties to team members
• Accountable for development, coaching, discipline, and mentoring of team members; assist in training new team members
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding the company’s products and happenings
• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality
• Understand and utilize all safety and sanitation practices; report unsafe conditions
• Ensure proper security procedures to protect employees, guests, and company assets; maintain a safe working environment
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures as established in the Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the General Manager

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Food safety

Communication

Delegation

Kitchen experience

Job description

PopStroke is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager in Texas to support the Kitchen Manager and lead the kitchen team. You will oversee operations, ensure food quality, and maintain seamless culinary functions with a hands-on, team-first approach.

The role emphasizes coaching, safety, and daily leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment. Join a growing brand that values ownership and fun.