Top 88 Kitchen assistant Jobs in New Haven, Ct

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Sherkaan Indian Street Food
Restaurant in New Haven —New Haven, CT
- $52,000 - $63,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fast casual restaurant
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Server Assistant
Melting Pot | New Haven, CT —New Haven, CT
- Part-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
FISD —New Haven, CT
- $18.25 - $20.00 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Food service experience
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Studio Assistant
Pickard Chilton —New Haven, CT
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Data entry
- Organizational skills
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FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)
Chartwells HE —Hamden, CT
- $18.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- University
- Food service experience
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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COOK (FULL TIME)
CulinArt Sector —New Haven, CT
- $24.00 - $24.50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Serving
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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COOK (FULL TIME)
FISD —New Haven, CT
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Serving
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Prep Cook / Back of House Team Member
Popeyes —New Haven, CT
- 8 hour shift
- No education required
- Assembly
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Cook / Back of House Team Member
Popeyes —New Haven, CT
- 8 hour shift
- No education required
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid holidays
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COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
Chartwells HE —New Haven, CT
- $18.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Serving
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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CAFETERIA UTILITY ASSISTANT
NUTRITION CTR —Bridgeport, CT
- $16.35 an hour
- Part-time
- Food service experience
- Public school
- Entry level
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FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (PART TIME)
Chartwells HE —Hamden, CT
- $16.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- University
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Server Assistant/Runner
Ugly Dumpling —Hamden, CT
- $9 - $11 an hour + tips
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
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FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (ON CALL)
Chartwells K12 —North Haven, CT
- $16.97 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- School experience
- Leadership
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Dishwasher
Sunrise Senior Living —Fairfield, CT
- $17.00 - $21.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Childcare Culinary Assistant
The Nest —Branford, CT
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Children
- 1 year
- Flexible schedule
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FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)
Chartwells HE —Hamden, CT
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Senior Administrative Assistant - Pathology
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $31.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- School experience
- Microsoft Outlook
COOK (FULL TIME)
Chartwells HE —Hamden, CT
- $18.75 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Serving
- University
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Cook
Sunrise Senior Living —Fairfield, CT
- $19.75 - $24.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Assistant Restaurant Manager - Sherkaan Indian Street Food

Restaurant in New Haven -
New Haven, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$52,000 - $63,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Teamwork
Labor cost analysis
Assistant manager experience
Team development
Leadership

Full Job Description

Sherkaan Indian Street Food is a vibrant, high energy restaurant bringing bold Indian flavors, creative cocktails, and warm hospitality to New Haven. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager who can help lead our team, maintain high service standards, and keep daily operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This is a leadership position for someone who knows how to support a team while also holding people accountable.

Responsibilities

Assist the General Manager with day-to-day restaurant operations
Lead and supervise front-of-house staff during assigned shifts
Ensure guests receive friendly, attentive, and efficient service
Help train, coach, and develop team members
Maintain restaurant standards for cleanliness, organization, and presentation
Handle guest concerns professionally and find appropriate solutions
Assist with opening and closing procedures
Monitor staff performance and help maintain accountability
Support scheduling and shift coverage as needed
Assist with inventory, ordering, and controlling waste
Monitor labor and operating costs during shifts
Ensure company policies, food safety procedures, and service standards are followed
Communicate effectively with kitchen leadership and front-of-house employees
Help create a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment
Step into any position when necessary to keep service running smoothly

Qualifications

Previous restaurant management or supervisory experience preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Comfortable managing a busy restaurant floor
Reliable, punctual, and organized
Strong problem solving and decision making abilities
Ability to coach employees and address performance issues professionally
Guest-focused attitude with a strong understanding of hospitality
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Experience with POS systems and restaurant operations preferred
Knowledge of food safety and responsible alcohol service is a plus

What We're Looking For

We want someone who leads from the floor, not from the office. The right Assistant Manager notices problems before they become bigger issues, supports the staff during busy services, communicates clearly, and understands that great hospitality starts with a well run team.

You should be comfortable taking ownership of a shift and making decisions while maintaining Sherkaan's standards for food, service, cleanliness, and hospitality.

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience
Opportunity for advancement
Employee dining benefits
Hands-on management experience
A fun, energetic restaurant environment
Opportunity to grow with an established New Haven restaurant team

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If you have restaurant leadership experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply through Indeed with your resume and relevant restaurant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Shift:

Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

New Haven, CT 06511 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

New Haven, CT 06511: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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