Kitchen Lead & Ops Coach — Flexible Schedule, Growth

Coma Coffee Roasters; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Bonuses

Free meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Coma Coffee Roasters in Albany, NY is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager, oversee staff on busy shifts, and help deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes.

You’ll lead by example on the line, train new hires, maintain cleanliness and safety, and keep prep lists organized while solving problems quickly. This role offers a fast-paced environment, competitive pay with bonus potential, flexible scheduling, and meals for the team.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Experience managing staff in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and mentor new hires effectively.
• A passion for quality food and safe, efficient operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Manager in overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead by example on the line and during rushes.
• Ensure consistent food quality across dishes leaving the kitchen.
• Train and mentor new hires, and keep crew motivated.
• Maintain organization, prep lists, and inventory control.
• Uphold health and safety standards in all tasks.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Training

Job description

Coma Coffee Roasters in Albany, NY is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager, oversee staff on busy shifts, and help deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes.

You’ll lead by example on the line, train new hires, maintain cleanliness and safety, and keep prep lists organized while solving problems quickly. This role offers a fast-paced environment, competitive pay with bonus potential, flexible scheduling, and meals for the team.