Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Kitchen Manager, where your passion for food and leadership will elevate our culinary operations. In this energetic role, you will support the kitchen management team in overseeing daily food preparation, ensuring exceptional service quality, and maintaining a vibrant, efficient kitchen environment. Your expertise in food handling, safety protocols, and team supervision will be instrumental in delivering memorable dining experiences across casual and fine dining settings.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Responsibilities
- Assist in supervising daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet high standards of quality and consistency
- Support inventory control efforts by monitoring stock levels, conducting regular audits, and assisting with ordering supplies using the POS system
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and proper food handling procedures to uphold health standards
- Help with staff training and development initiatives, including onboarding new team members and providing ongoing coaching on food production and customer service excellence
- Manage shift operations efficiently by coordinating staff schedulesand ensuring timely service delivery
- Collaborate with restaurant management to implement food cost controls, budgeting strategies, and operational improvements
- Foster a positive team environment by supervising staff performance and supporting a culture of hospitality and teamwork
Qualifications
- Proven experience in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen management within a quick service or fast food restaurant setting
- Strong knowledge of POS systems for order processing and inventory tracking
- Demonstrated supervisory experience in a hospitality or restaurant environment with leadership skills in team management and training
- Familiarity with food safety standards, proper food handling techniques, and health regulations
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle guest inquiries professionally
- Experience working in casual dining or fine dining establishments is preferred; banquet or catering experience is a plus
- Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support restaurant operations
Join us to lead with energy and enthusiasm—help us create exceptional dining experiences while advancing your career in the vibrant world of hospitality!
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- F&B operations leadership and/or management positions: 2 years (Required)
- managing direct reports: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Food Service Manager Certificate (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (Required)
Work Location: In person
