Hands-On Kitchen Leader: Team Builder & Operations Pro

Miskiri Hospitality Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Miskiri Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our growing culinary leadership team in Columbus, OH. You will oversee daily back-of-house operations, ensure consistent execution of recipes, and maintain high standards for quality, safety, and presentation.

You will lead, coach, and develop line cooks and prep staff, manage inventory and food cost, and partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience during high-volume

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a culinary leadership role (Assistant Kitchen Manager or similar)
• Experience in full-service/high-volume restaurant environments
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, recipes, and plating standards
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen staff
• Experience managing workflow, ticket times, and service execution during peak periods
• Knowledge of food cost management, inventory, and waste reduction

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily back-of-house operations to ensure efficient, organized culinary execution
• Maintain hands-on leadership during prep, service, and closing procedures
• Direct and support Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, and other team members
• Ensure consistent recipe execution, portion sizes, temperatures, and presentation
• Monitor kitchen workflow, ticket times, and communication for efficient service
• Establish daily prep priorities and ensure stations are stocked for business volume
• Conduct regular food quality checks to maintain taste, temperature, freshness, and presentation
• Ensure opening/closing/checklists are completed accurately
• Identify operational challenges and implement timely solutions
• Partner with front-of-house leadership for a consistent guest experience
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary staff to meet performance and quality expectations
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention of kitchen staff
• Train team on recipes, techniques, procedures, and station execution
• Set clear expectations for productivity, professionalism, teamwork, cleanliness, and accountability
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support development
• Support scheduling, staffing, and labor management
• Foster a positive, organized, high-performing kitchen environment
• Identify and develop team members for future leadership opportunities

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Team coaching/training

Job description

Miskiri Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our growing culinary leadership team in Columbus, OH. You will oversee daily back-of-house operations, ensure consistent execution of recipes, and maintain high standards for quality, safety, and presentation.

You will lead, coach, and develop line cooks and prep staff, manage inventory and food cost, and partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience during high-volume