Kitchen Operations Lead — Growth & Quality

Salted; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for FT

401k with up to 4% employer match

Free meals每 shift

Job summary

Salted is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager in San Jose, CA. The role supports quality control, food presentation, and customer service while ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen.

Full-time position with AM, PM, and Midshifts. Competitive hourly pay from $27 to $32, plus health benefits, 401k, and free meals each shift. Join us in shaping the next generation of the restaurant industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience.
• Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work and flat-top cooking.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control and food presentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Assist in onboarding, training, and developing kitchen staff.
• Assist in managing inventory, conducting audits, and overseeing the budget.
• Help meet financial and operational targets.
• Ensure compliance with recipes and portion sizes.
• Report and resolve customer service issues.
• Assist in scheduling staff and processing payroll.
• Support inventory counts and daily labor management.
• Address equipment and technical issues.
• Assist in executing catering orders while maintaining kitchen service.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knife prep

Flat-top cooking

Leadership experience

Job description

Salted is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager in San Jose, CA. The role supports quality control, food presentation, and customer service while ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen.

Full-time position with AM, PM, and Midshifts. Competitive hourly pay from $27 to $32, plus health benefits, 401k, and free meals each shift. Join us in shaping the next generation of the restaurant industry.