Job Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager / Lead Line Cook (Path to Kitchen Manager)
Company: Sam B’s Restaurant
Location: Bowling Green, OH (146 N Main St)
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:
For over 50 years, Sam B’s Restaurant has been a cornerstone of the Bowling Green community. Known for our warm, inviting atmosphere, eclectic bistro-style menu, scratch-made food, and great drinks, we take pride in being a favorite gathering spot for friends, families, and neighbors in Northwest Ohio.
We are currently looking for a driven, hands-on Assistant Kitchen Manager / Lead Line Cook who doesn't just want a job, but is looking for a career path. If your ultimate career goal is to run your own kitchen down the line, we want to help you get there.
The Role:
As our Assistant Kitchen Manager / Lead Line Cook, you will be the anchor of our daily operations—working side-by-side with our team to uphold our high standards of quality and consistency. You will split your time between leading the line during high-volume rushes and handling crucial backstage kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Line Execution & Leadership: Run and anchor the line during busy lunch, dinner, and weekend rushes, setting the pace and ensuring every plate that leaves the window meets Sam B’s standards.
- Kitchen Sanitation & Standards: Oversee and maintain strict cleanliness, food safety, and organization standards throughout the entire kitchen.
- Scheduling: Assist with or manage staff scheduling to optimize labor costs and ensure proper shift coverage.
- Mentorship & Quality Control: Help train line cooks, monitor prep levels, and ensure consistency across our scratch-made menu items.
- Leadership Development: Learn the business side of the kitchen—including inventory, ordering, and kitchen administration—with the explicit goal of stepping up to run the kitchen in the future.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced, professional kitchen (strong line cooking and background leadership experience required).
- A strong work ethic and a "lead by example" mentality during high-volume rushes.
- Organizational skills (experience with scheduling or inventory management is a major plus).
- Ambition: You have a passion for great food, take pride in a spotless kitchen, and possess the long-term goal of stepping into a full Kitchen Manager / Executive Chef role.
- Reliable, team-oriented, and positive attitude.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Real Growth Potential: Mentorship and a clear pathway to running your own kitchen.
- A stable, respected staple of the Bowling Green dining scene with a supportive ownership and management team.
- Employee discounts and a great work environment.
Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary career, lead a strong team, and leave your mark on a historic local favorite? Apply today with your resume!
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
