Kitchen Operations Lead — Quality, Safety & Staff

Skillets; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillets in Delray Beach seeks an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager in daily operations, ensuring high quality and food safety standards. You will lead a small team, help with scheduling, training, and maintaining a productive, clean, and compliant kitchen.

Responsibilities include inventory management, staff supervision, safety enforcement, and collaboration to optimize workflows and control costs in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen environment, preferably in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional culinary or management certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food preparation and ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed, ensuring proper stock levels are maintained
• Assist in hiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff, including scheduling shifts and managing performance
• Enforce strict food safety procedures and practices to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to optimize kitchen operations, streamline processes, and improve efficiency
• Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment, ensuring it is clean, functional, and properly maintained
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, fostering teamwork and cooperation among kitchen staff
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new techniques, and innovations in the culinary field
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Kitchen Manager

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma

Culinary certification (plus)

Management certification (plus)

Job description

Skillets in Delray Beach seeks an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager in daily operations, ensuring high quality and food safety standards. You will lead a small team, help with scheduling, training, and maintaining a productive, clean, and compliant kitchen.

Responsibilities include inventory management, staff supervision, safety enforcement, and collaboration to optimize workflows and control costs in a fast-paced setting.