Position Summary
The Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM) is the right hand to the Kitchen Manager and a leader on the floor during service. This role ensures food quality, speed, cleanliness, cost control, and kitchen culture align with the Roadie Joe’s standard.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will work the line, lead prep, enforce systems, and drive performance.
You are expected to think like an owner.
What This Role Is Responsible For1. Service Leadership (Daily Execution)
- Lead pre-shift BOH meetings
- Run expo during peak hours
- Maintain ticket times under target
- Enforce plating consistency
- Keep energy high and focused
- Step into any station without hesitation
At Roadie Joe’s, volume spikes fast. The AKM must stabilize the kitchen during surges.
2. Culinary Standards & Presentation
- Maintain gastro pub–level plating
- Enforce recipe adherence
- Conduct daily line checks before service
- Ensure pars are set correctly
- Maintain clean, organized stations
- Assist with seasonal menu rollouts
Your brand thrives on creative dishes, specials, and events. Execution must match the hype.
3. Food Cost & Waste Control
- Assist with weekly inventory
- Monitor portioning discipline
- Track and reduce prep waste
- Control over-production
- Maintain FIFO and labeling systems
- Help maintain target food cost %
We don’t win on sales alone. We win on margins.
4. Team Development & Accountability
- Train new cooks to Roadie Joe’s standards
- Coach underperforming staff
- Enforce SOPs without drama
- Maintain a disciplined but positive culture
- Build a bench of reliable line cooks
No passive leadership. Standards must be protected.
5. Cleanliness & Health Compliance
- Enforce cleaning checklists
- Ensure temperature logs are completed
- Monitor safe cooling and storage procedures
- Lead deep clean routines
- Be inspection-ready at all times
Zero tolerance for sloppy sanitation.
6. Event Execution
Roadie Joe’s is event-driven:
- Restaurant Week
- Sushi Nights
- Karaoke Nights
- Special menus
- Holiday promotions
AKM must:
- Adjust prep pars accordingly
- Coordinate additional staffing needs
- Maintain standards under higher volume
- Execute limited-time menus cleanly
Required Experience
- 3+ years high-volume kitchen experience
- 1+ year supervisory role
- Experience in scratch kitchen
- Proven ability to manage labor during busy service
- Strong plating and expo skills
Ideal Personality Fit
You thrive in:
- Fast-paced environments
- Structured systems
- Clear expectations
- Accountability culture
You are not:
- Easily flustered
- Defensive about feedback
- Casual about standards
Growth Path
Successful AKM → Kitchen Manager → Executive Chef role potential.
Pay: $20.47 - $21.51 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Experience:
- Kitchen Management: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
