Assistant Kitchen Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
Goodwin Recruitinggoodwinrecruiting.com

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Baton Rouge, LA
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

We are a family-oriented restaurant group that values respect, teamwork, and passion. Join us as an Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead, train, and ensure excellent guest experiences in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • 3+ years restaurant management experience
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills
  • Experience in high-volume kitchens
  • Inventory and ordering skills
  • Adherence to safety standards

Qualifications

  • Experience in casual or upscale-casual environment
  • Proactive problem-solver
  • Hands-on work ethic
  • Ability to build relationships
  • Enjoys fast-paced settings

Full job description

Humble, Team-Oriented, Respectful, Passionate, and Positive

These are just a few words that describe our fantastic team! If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you as our restaurant group grows. We are a family, and we take pride in everything we do. Join our team!


Kitchen Manager Responsibilities:

  • Train, coach, and direct the team - strive for excellence
  • Build respectful relationships with every member of the kitchen team while holding them accountable - integrity is essential
  • Manage high standards while paying attention to every detail
  • Focus with the team on creating unforgettable guest experiences every time
  • Keep operations running smoothly in a very high-volume environment
  • Tightly manage portion sizes, recipe adherence, prep list completion, and waste controls

Kitchen Manager Qualifications:

  • Must have at least 3 years of experience in a full-service Restaurant AKM, Exec Sous, or KM role in a high-volume, systems-oriented casual or upscale-casual environment
  • Solid and proven leadership qualities: friendly, coach mentality, leading by example, and upholding quality standards in a scratch kitchen
  • Must love a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to maintain standards, exceed expectations, and build relationships
  • Inventory and Ordering are required - previous experience is necessary
  • Strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards is a must
  • Proactive problem-solver and hands-on work ethic

Kitchen Manager Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and bonus potential
  • Insurance Benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Strong culture and support system - a happy place to work!
  • PTO/Vacation
  • Appreciation of people and work-life balance


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