Rock Creek Tavern KAAM (Kitchen Assistant Assistant Manager)

Mcmenamins; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Wine discounts

Apparel discounts

401(k)

PTO

Health insurance

Job summary

McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern in Hillsboro, OR is hiring for KAAM (Kitchen Assistant–Assistant Manager). The KAAM assists in all kitchen operations under the Chef/Manager, opening and closing duties, and helps maintain guest satisfaction in a fast-paced pub environment.

This on-site, full-time role requires high-volume cooking experience and some supervisory experience; strong customer service, multi-tasking, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have current food handler card.
• Previous high-volume cooking experience is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all kitchen operations under the guidance and direction of the Chef/Manager.
• Perform opening and closing duties of the kitchen and oversee shift execution.
• Maintain excellent customer relations and ensure guest satisfaction during service.
• Help regulate labor and food costs and train staff as assigned by management.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

Requisition Number: ROCKC011723

• Posted : September 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Rock Creek Tavern
Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA

McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern is Hiring for KAAM! (Kitchen Assistant-Assistant Manager)

McMenamins is a family-owned company in Oregon and Washington serving our own handcrafted beer, wine, cider, spirits, and coffee alongside good, honest pub fare. Locations range from neighborhood pubs to historic hotels. We emphasize community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun. McMenamins has seasonal, as well as long-term career opportunities! We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Description of the Position:

The primary responsibility of KAAM is to assist in all kitchen operations under the guidance and direction of the Chef/Manager. Duties include but not limited to: This position will be expected to be able to perform the responsibilities of non-management positions and perform all opening and closing duties of the kitchen. The KAAM will often act as the host and will oversee the smooth and effective running of the shift. Other duties include working outside on a seasonal basis as well as indoors, and most importantly maintaining and providing excellent customer relations with all customers. The KAAM must be able to perform all regular job duties of a line cook, regulating labor and food costs; overseeing side work; cleaning duties; and training staff; administrative duties as assigned by manager. effectively dealing with issues as they arise and reporting them to the head manager, provide appropriate service to the customer to meet their needs and requests whenever possible to assure customer satisfaction. The KAAM must be available to help solve and troubleshoot any problems that come up during the course of a shift report any issues to the Chef/Head Manager and District Manager. The KAAM position can be hard physical work and this job also requires the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment. The KAAM must also have the ability to work well independently and also as a member of a team.

Benefits We Offer

• Perks and employee discounts: $45 hotel rooms, 40% off bottles of wine, access to concerts.
• Happy Hour beverage pricing all day, 40% off McMenamins apparel & spa services, shift food credits and more.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees
• 401(K)plan with employer contribution to eligible employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or concerts
  Belief in a work life balance
• Be part of a fun team and having a positive work environment
• Multiple career path opportunities - we have staff who have gone from front desk attendants to sales associates, from server to manager and many other continuing stories within McMenamins.
  

Qualified applicants must:

• Obtain and maintain a current food handler card
• Previous high-volume cooking experience is required
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented environment

Community

• Resurrection of historic buildings and properties in large and small Northwest communities
• Giving back financially to local schools and non-profits near each location
• Helping other local businesses grow with collaborative products
• Our pubs and hotel properties are places for all to gather, relax, converse and create a strong foundation for the fabric that makes up a neighborhood

Line Cook

Intermediate

Management

Some Knowledge

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Food Handlers Card

Equal Opportunity Employer
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