Kitchen Operations Lead — Quality, Training & Budget

Salted; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

Free meals

Job summary

Salted is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager in Chicago, IL. This full-time role supports food quality, team leadership, and smooth kitchen operations. You''ll help maintain safety standards, manage inventory and budgets, and coordinate catering orders.

We offer hourly pay of $25-$30 based on experience, a full benefits package, and opportunities for career development. Join Salted''s growing, plant-driven culinary journey and contribute to delicious, clean-label meals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience.
• Solid culinary foundation including knife/prep work and flat-top cooking.
• Able to stand for long 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

Leadership

Knife/prep

Communication

Job description

Salted is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager in Chicago, IL. This full-time role supports food quality, team leadership, and smooth kitchen operations. You''ll help maintain safety standards, manage inventory and budgets, and coordinate catering orders.

We offer hourly pay of $25-$30 based on experience, a full benefits package, and opportunities for career development. Join Salted''s growing, plant-driven culinary journey and contribute to delicious, clean-label meals.