Assistant Kitchen Manager, Clean Food & Hospitality
Overview
You're the second culinary leader in a high-volume, made-to-order kitchen, owning shift execution from line to plate. You partner with the Chef de Cuisine to run daily operations, enforce HACCP protocols, and coach the team in real time. This role leads directly to Chef de Cuisine, with hands-on mentorship and exposure to inventory, ordering, and cost controls. Step in when the CDC is off-site, and drive the standards that keep goop kitchen trusted for clean, chef-driven food.
What You'll Do9
- 1Run assigned shifts as senior culinary leader, directing stations and setting the pace as volume shifts
- 2Enforce recipe adherence, portion control, and plating specs station by station, correcting in real time
- 3Train Shift Leads, Utility Chefs, and Line Chefs on station standards, prep procedures, and new menu items
- 4Build and adjust daily prep and production lists against forecasted volume to protect quality and limit waste
- 5Complete temperature checks, cooling reports, and digital food safety logs; lead sanitation walks and enforce allergen handling
- 6Run counts, verify deliveries against invoices, flag variances, and place orders as directed by the CDC
- 7Apply portioning, yield, and waste controls to hit food and labor cost targets, surfacing what drives them
- 8Lead opening line checks and closing procedures, securing the facility and shutting down equipment properly
- 9Take day-to-day leadership of the kitchen when the CDC is not present
Requirements12
- 12+ years in a supporting kitchen leadership role, such as Assistant Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Lead, or Sous Chef, in a high-volume or made-to-order kitchen
- 2Proven ability to run a station and direct others through a full-volume shift
- 3Experience training or onboarding hourly kitchen team members
- 4ServSafe Food Handler certification, or ability to obtain one
- 5Working knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and Health Department compliance
- 6Familiarity with clean eating principles, dietary restrictions, and allergen-friendly cooking techniques
- 7Comfort with kitchen systems: POS, inventory platforms, online ordering, and digital food safety logs
- 8Organizational skills to prioritize prep, production, and cleaning in a fast-paced environment
- 9Clear communication with leadership, kitchen team, and vendors
- 10Commitment to sustainability, ingredient integrity, and high standards of kitchen cleanliness
- 11Background in health-forward, clean-ingredient, made-to-order kitchen concepts and/or delivery-first or digital food concepts preferred
- 12Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
Salary Insight
$60 - $65k per year
Location
Required Skills
Similar open positions
Explore active roles that match your skills and interests.
Uncle Gs Management Corp.
VerifiedAssistant Kitchen Manager, Italian Cuisine & Operations
Own the kitchen floor of a gourmet store, driving daily operations across a 48-hour work week with 8 hours paid at overtime. Supervise a kitchen team of 10+ in a high-volume, made-from-scratch environment. Partner with the Kitchen Manager on hiring, training, and menu development. Grow your career with a company that rewards leadership and consistency.
JW Marriott Anaheim
VerifiedSous Chef, Luxury Hotel & Resort Kitchen Operations
Run the daily culinary engine for a 700-room luxury hotel. You will own food production, quality, and consistency across two restaurants, banquets, and room service. Oversee a brigade of 25+ cooks and stewards, coordinating with the Executive Chef to hit a $12M annual F&B budget. This role sits at the crossroads of menu development, cost control, and team leadership, with direct accountability for labor, food cost, and safety compliance. What sets this apart: a fast-paced, high-volume environment in a landmark property, where your decisions shape guest satisfaction and associate development.
PILF Restaurant Group
VerifiedAssistant Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Operations
You will own kitchen operations across multiple PILF Restaurant Group locations in Dallas and Fort Worth, overseeing back-of-house teams and upholding standards for service, quality, and consistency. You'll drive labor and food cost control, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role sits within a dynamic group behind Cane Rosso, Zoli's NY Pizza, Thunderbird Pies, and Side Hustle. You will lead training, create a motivating work environment, and report to the Kitchen Manager. This position offers paid time off, health benefits, and quarterly bonus potential.
Grazianos
VerifiedAssistant Chef, Fine Dining & Banquet Events
As Assistant Chef, you'll own daily food production across fine dining, catering, and banquet events, supporting the head chef in a high-volume kitchen. You'll manage food safety, inventory, and team coordination, reporting directly to kitchen management. This role stands out for its exposure to diverse culinary settings and the chance to sharpen leadership skills in a vibrant hospitality environment.
ENTRE COMALES LLC
VerifiedAssistant Kitchen Manager, Mexican & Salvadoran Cuisine
You will own kitchen operations at our new downtown San Jose restaurant, ensuring every plate meets Mexican and Salvadoran standards from day one. You will lead a team of cooks and prep staff, manage inventory and budgets, and build systems that scale with our growth. This is a ground-floor role where your decisions shape our reputation. You will work directly with the head of operations to refine workflows and create procedures that keep service smooth during peak hours.
Greenmount Station
VerifiedAssistant Kitchen Manager Seattle Seafood Restaurant
We seek an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead line supervision during peak hours. This role involves managing staff and ensuring operational excellence across all shifts. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and drives kitchen efficiency.