Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager (AEKM) supports the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring food safety, brand standards, and operational excellence. The role assists in leading managers and team members, validating scheduling, coordinating with RSC support, and ensuring the team is trained on new procedures. The AEKM participates in hiring decisions and performance evaluations and works closely with the Executive Kitchen Manager (EKM) and others to maintain kitchen efficiency. The position includes workforce management, recruiting, operational systems and inventory oversight, team communication and coaching, restaurant planning, food safety and quality assurance, and ensuring staff are certified and current in training on key kitchen stations. The role is based at 812 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, California.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of restaurant management experience in casual or upscale casual dining.
- Strong financial acumen.
- High-level understanding of inventory and ordering processes.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to provide documentation to work legally in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English and Spanish; this is not required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Validate schedules for EKM review; submit personnel transactions such as promotions and demotions; participate in investigations with HR; coach and document performance and corrective actions; and support manager development.
- Conduct interviews and make final hiring decisions for non-exempt back-of-house staff, and assist with hiring 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 and coach the team on brand standards and keep team members updated on rollouts, promotions, and changes.
- Collaborate with the EKM on back-of-house staffing and planning needs, 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 the EKM, follow up on facilities needs, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met.
- Ensure the team is certified and up to date with training on Wok, Noodle, and Prep stations.
- Perform other job-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Employer contribution toward medical insurance for individuals and eligible dependents.
- 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), accrued based on length of service.
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL).
- Quarterly Wellness Days.
- Eligibility for an annual incentive plan based on individual and company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
