Kitchen Assistant Manager

Massanutten Resort; McGaheysville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

ESOP

Employee Discounts

Training & Development

Career Growth

Job summary

Massanutten Resort in Virginia is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Manager to help lead our fast-paced, high-volume kitchen operations while delivering exceptional food quality and team performance.

You will oversee daily kitchen activities, coach a 11–19 person staff, ensure safety and sanitation, help with inventory and ordering, and partner with front-of-house teams for a seamless guest experience. Flexible scheduling includes nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead Cook or Senior Line Cook experience required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across dine-in, counter service, and takeout
• Support the Kitchen Manager/Restaurant Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of senior leadership
• Help supervise, train, and coach a team of 11–19 kitchen staff
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and cost control
• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Coordinate meal preparation while ensuring efficiency and timeliness
• Partner with front-of-house teams for a seamless guest experience

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Leading by example

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Massanutten Resort | Great Eastern Purveyors (GEP)

Kitchen Assistant Manager

Join Our Culinary Leadership Team as a Kitchen Assistant Manager!

Are you a passionate culinary professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant Manager to help lead fast-paced, high-volume kitchen operations while delivering exceptional food quality and team performance.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily operations across dine-in, counter service, and takeout
• Support the Kitchen Manager/Restaurant Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of senior leadership
• Help supervise, train, and coach a team of 11–19 kitchen staff
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and cost control
• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Coordinate meal preparation while ensuring efficiency and timeliness
• Partner with front-of-house teams for a seamless guest experience

What We Are Looking For

• 2–4 years of kitchen experience in a fast-paced environment
• Previous Lead Cook or Senior Line Cook experience required
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure and lead by example
• Must be at least 21 years old

Desired

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience
• ServSafe certification
• Knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and kitchen math

Schedule

Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $47,000

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Perks (discount on resort amenities, dining, retail, travel packages, and more)
• Professional Development & Internal Training Opportunities
• Leadership Growth & Career Advancement Paths