Restaurant Assistant Kitchen Manager

Pacific Coast Hospitality; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A locally owned restaurant in Seattle is seeking a Restaurant Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead a well-recognized neighborhood location. This role involves strong leadership skills to meet guest expectations and ensure food quality, as well as managing and training crew members in a positive, 'Guest First' environment.

Benefits

Generous Bonus Program (10% of base salary)

Qualifications

• 3-4 years high volume cooking experience.
• Introductory management experience including restaurant closing and opening.
• Quick to learn new skills and eager to progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership for the crew.
• Contribute to achieving food cost and labor goals.
• Assist in developing special menus and promotions.

Skills

Strong technical ability in kitchen

Good communication skills

Leading by example

Enthusiastic team player

Job description

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We’re Pacific Coast Hospitality…we recruit the best, most qualified leadership talent for top hospitality organizations across the western U.S. and British Columbia.

Market Seattle, WA

Job Description
Committed to quality products and service, respectful to all, exceeding guest expectations…the operating values of this local grown restaurant company. Locally (Seattle) owned and operated restaurant group, demonstrating consistent growth over the past 13 years with industry low turnover is seeking experienced Restaurant Assistant Kitchen Manager candidates to lead one of its well-recognized neighborhood locations.

This local concept is recognized for award winning menus, fun happy hours, and fast and friendly service. It’s a place where friends and neighbors can gather to sip on a custom cocktail or taste a local microbrew, and get some great food in a comfortable, fun, neighborhood environment.

The Restaurant Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for contributing to the Company’s mission by providing strong leadership for the crew which results in meeting Guest’s expectations. Areas of responsibility include:

• Solutions are sought for all problems with a “can do” environment.
• Technical Work: Strong presence on the hotline in both a technical and managerial aspect
• Crewmembers are coached, trained, and developed in their job positions.
• Plate presentations meet company guidelines.
• Assisting with developing special menus and promotions.
• Food cost and Labor goals are achieved.
• All decisions are made with and communicated with a “Guest First” approach.

Requirements Ideal candidate must have the following:

• 3-4 years high volume cooking experience
• Strong technical ability in all areas of the kitchen including prep, pantry, broiler, sauté, fry
• Positive and enthusiastic team player that leads by example
• Introductory management experience including but not exclusive to closing and opening of the restaurant, ordering, and quality control
• Quick and eager to learn new skills, and a desire to progress in title and responsibility
• Good communication skills, ability to communicate goals to crew members from upper management. Delegate and follow through with tasks in order to achieve results

Salary Range and Benefits

• Starting salary range is $36,000 – $44,000/yr.
• Generous Bonus Program (10% of base salary) distributed monthly