Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager

Din Tai Fung North America•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The AEKM (Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager) is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the kitchen while ensuring food safety, brand standards, and operational excellence. They assist in leading managers and team members, ensure accurate and effective scheduling, partnering with RSC support, and ensuring the team is trained and up to date on new procedures. The AEKM is also involved in hiring decisions, performance evaluations, and maintaining kitchen efficiency by working closely with the EKM and others.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years restaurant management experience in casual or upscale casual dining.
Strong financial acumen
High level understanding of inventory and ordering processes.
Sitting- minimal
Standing- up to 3 hours
Lifting- up to 50lbs
Temperature- ranges from refrigeration temp to hot line temps
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and able to provide documentation to work in the United States legally.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish but not a must have
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Validate scheduling for EKM review, submitting people transactions such as promotions and demotions, participating in investigations in partnership with HR, coach and document performance and corrective actions and the development of managers.
Responsible for conducting interviews, making final hiring decisions for non-exempt BOH staff and assist with the hiring process for managerial roles.
Work with managers on Zenput task lists and ensure operational needs are met, including accurate ordering, par levels, and inventory management.
Teach, coach, and maintain brand standards while ensuring the team is updated on new rollouts, promotions, and changes.
Collaborate with EKM to create staffing and planning needs for BOH, and assist in implementing COG and KPI action plans.
Train and coach the team on food safety, maintain compliance with health department protocols, and implement and follow up on the Ecosure Action Plan. Prepare and review manager meeting decks for EKM, follow up on facilities needs, and ensure overall food safety and quality standards are met.
Ensure the team is certified and up to date with training on key stations, including Wok, Noodle, and Prep.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Benefits
Employer Contribution for individuals and eligible dependents' medical insurance
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter Spending Accounts
401(k) Plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts through BenefitHub
Employee Meal Discounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance (accrued based on length of service)
Paid Sick Leave (PSL) to care for your health or loved ones
Quarterly Wellness Days - extra time off to recharge every season
Bonus Eligible
Opportunities for growth; we love promoting within!