Italian Kitchen Ops Leader - Assistant GM

Jackmont Hospitality Inc; Norwood (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Buca in Norwood, OH is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, with a strong emphasis on kitchen efficiency, food quality, and team leadership. This role supports the General Manager in managing operations, while collaborating with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.

You will supervise kitchen staff, uphold health and safety standards, manage inventory, and drive cost control to enhance profitability, all within a high-volume Italian restaurant

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in kitchen management or assistant general manager role in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager with daily restaurant operations and scheduling.
• Manage kitchen staff with training, guidance, and evaluations.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure consistency and recipe adherence.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Coordinate service flow with front-of-house management.
• Monitor inventory and liaise with suppliers to order ingredients.
• Implement cost control measures to optimize profitability.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts to build a skilled kitchen team.
• Participate in management meetings to review performance metrics.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Inventory management

Food quality

Scheduling

Cost control

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

ServSafe certification

Tools

Restaurant management software

Inventory control systems

Job description

Buca in Norwood, OH is seeking an Assistant General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, with a strong emphasis on kitchen efficiency, food quality, and team leadership. This role supports the General Manager in managing operations, while collaborating with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service.

You will supervise kitchen staff, uphold health and safety standards, manage inventory, and drive cost control to enhance profitability, all within a high-volume Italian restaurant