Kitchen Leader & Coach — Assistant Culinary Manager

Bonefish Grill; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Bloomin' Brands is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager for Bonefish Grill to support back‑of‑house teams and culinary managers in maintaining kitchen standards and daily quality. The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and running efficient kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate leads with a coaching attitude, ensures safety and sanitation compliance, and helps balance opening setups, inventory checks, and ticket flow to support exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Certified trainer in back‑of‑house functions.
• Passing grade in Assessment testing.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Minimum 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high employment standards consistent with Bloomin' Brands policies.
• Assist in set ups for the opening crew in the kitchen.
• Check schedule for in‑coming team members.
• Adhere to and coach on security procedures.
• Evaluate the close from night before.
• Review daily inventory.
• Prepare to receive orders.
• Track shelf‑life adherence.
• Check temps on freezer, dish machine and refrigeration units before prepping.
• Learn flavor profiles and specifications of menu items.
• Follow recipe cards with no compromise.
• Review daily sanitation checklists and conduct checks; conduct daily health inspections.
• Adhere to sanitation, temperature and food safety standards.
• Work the flow and timeliness of tickets to ensure exceptional cook times.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Back-of-house

Kitchen operations

Education

Back-of-house trainer certification

Job description

Bloomin' Brands is seeking an Assistant Culinary Manager for Bonefish Grill to support back‑of‑house teams and culinary managers in maintaining kitchen standards and daily quality. The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and running efficient kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate leads with a coaching attitude, ensures safety and sanitation compliance, and helps balance opening setups, inventory checks, and ticket flow to support exceptional service.