Spar Café Kitchen Assistant Assistant Manager (KAAM)

McMenamins Inc.; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel room discounts

Wine discounts

Concert access

Shift meal credits

Apparel discount

Comprehensive insurance

Job summary

McMenamins Spar Café in Olympia, WA, is hiring for KAAM (Kitchen Assistant-Assistant Manager). The KAAM supports all kitchen operations, opens and closes the kitchen, and may act as host to ensure smooth shifts while also supervising and training staff.

This role involves both indoor and occasional outdoor work in a fast-paced environment and requires strong customer service and cost-control awareness. Qualified applicants will have high-volume cooking experience; some supervisory experience is

Qualifications

• Must have current food handler card.
• Previous high-volume cooking experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong customer service and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations under the guidance and direction of the Chef/Manager.
• Open and close kitchen, oversee shift as host and ensure smooth operation.
• Regulate labor and food costs; oversee side work and cleaning duties.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Line Cook

Management

Some Knowledge

Education

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 4, 2026

Locations

• Spar Café
  Olympia, WA 98501, USA
• BOH - Kitchens
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SPARC011864

Description

McMenamins Spar Cafe 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 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 but not required
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays preferred
• Enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively lead others in a positive and professional manner

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

WAGE: $20.13-$26.13 BOE + Tips

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Line Cook Intermediate Management Some Knowledge

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Food Handlers Card

Equal Opportunity Employer
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