Kitchen Manager

Chicken N Pickle; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicken N Pickle in Thornton, CO is seeking an energetic Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead our Back of House in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. You’ll partner with the Executive KM to execute menus, support kitchen operations, and rally the team to deliver crave-worthy meals and seamless service.

You will manage BOH schedules, monitor sanitation, control costs, and ensure food safety standards while coaching staff to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily Back of House operations and supervise food prep, recipe execution, and supervise catering events.
• Monitor and develop new and current kitchen teammates, and evaluate staff performance and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations and maintain a fully-stocked kitchen inventory, control operational costs, and evaluate the kitchen’s areas to improve.
• Estimate kitchen’s needs for goods, and create detailed reports weekly, monthly, and annually for revenues and expenses.
• Participate in the active environment of Chicken N Pickle, with the employees averaging around 10 thousand steps per day.

Job description

Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor family entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar, pickleball courts and professional instruction, space for live entertainment, a variety of yard games and space to lounge outdoors with (or without) your dog. Each venue offers indoor and outdoor space for public and private parties and hosts an impressive schedule of events including concerts, charitable fundraisers, watch parties and more.

It is a warm and welcoming environment that brings together people of all ages. People from all over the community can engage in the joy of being human.

We think of our brand as that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays hard. We’re driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment, by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth.

Join Our Team as a Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager!

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Are you passionate about team development and delivering top-notch guest experiences? If so, Chicken N Pickle is on the hunt for an energetic and driven Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead our Back of House team in delivering crave-worthy eats and seamless service—both in our scratch kitchen and during high-volume catering events. In this role, you’ll partner with the Executive KM to execute our food and beverage menus, support kitchen operations, and rally the team to bring the heat (and the flavor) every shift.

You’ll manage BOH schedules, control COGS, and ensure food safety standards are always met. From prep and inventory to recipe execution, you’ll keep the line moving, the plates perfect, and the vibe positive. If you’ve got a passion for food, a love for leadership, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment—this coop is calling your name.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate daily Back of House operations and supervise food prep, recipe execution, and supervise catering events.
• Monitor and develop new and current kitchen teammates, and evaluate staff performance and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations and maintain a fully-stocked kitchen inventory, control operational costs, and evaluate the kitchen’s areas to improve.
• Estimate kitchen’s needs for goods, and create detailed reports weekly, monthly, and annually for revenues and expenses.
• Participate in the active environment of Chicken N Pickle, with the employees averaging around 10 thousand steps per day.