Kitchen Operations Lead: Path to Manager

Parker's Kitchen; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker's Kitchen is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to help oversee day-to-day operations, ensure food safety and sanitation standards, and support kitchen leadership development. You will assist with inventory, labor budgeting, and staff scheduling, while delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining Parker’s Kitchen's high standards, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

This role offers hands-on training, exposure to all kitchen functions, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Reliable transportation.
• Completion of food safety certification within the first month of employment is required.
• Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment is mandatory.
• Assistant Kitchen Managers must be able to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values at all times.
• Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports.
• Manage and audit inventory levels to ensure they align with the budget.
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to learn and assist in managing labor costs by scheduling employees according to the approved labor budget.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in enforcing the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in stock conditions at all times.
• Prepare all made to order food and/or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications.
• Ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times.
• Communicate procedures, promotions, and new products to employees and customers.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the department.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and assisting in the development of others.

Job description

Parker's Kitchen is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to help oversee day-to-day operations, ensure food safety and sanitation standards, and support kitchen leadership development. You will assist with inventory, labor budgeting, and staff scheduling, while delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining Parker’s Kitchen's high standards, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

This role offers hands-on training, exposure to all kitchen functions, and opportunities for