Assistant Kitchen Manager - Craft Tampa
About The Position
Craft Tampa is redefining waterfront dining with its elegant 121-foot European-inspired dining vessel, offering an elevated brunch and dinner experience while cruising through downtown Tampa. Docked adjacent to Sparkman Wharf, Craft features an open-concept kitchen and a chef-curated modern American menu. As the first dining vessel in the United States with an open kitchen concept and the only one cooking with gas equipment, Craft delivers an unforgettable culinary experience. This is a hands-on leadership position supporting the Kitchen Manager and culinary leadership in daily back-of-house operations. The role involves working alongside the team during service, preparing the kitchen for departures, and maintaining quality and consistency throughout various cruises. Success requires thoughtful preparation, clear communication, and the ability to execute within a scheduled cruise, ensuring the team has necessary ingredients, supplies, and station readiness, and coordinating with front-of-house leadership to maintain smooth service.
Requirements
- 2+ years of culinary leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience in high-volume food service or hospitality; upscale plated-service experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Basic knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management, and scheduling practices.
- ServSafe Manager Certification preferred, or ability to obtain.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
- Ability to work in a compact, fast-paced, open concept, onboard kitchen.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain standing for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- This role is a strong fit for a Lead Line Cook ready to move into supervision, a Kitchen Supervisor seeking broader leadership experience, or a Sous Chef who enjoys hands-on service and developing a team.
- You stay calm, organized, and focused during busy service.
- You take pride in food quality, presentation, and consistency.
- You communicate clearly and lead with a positive, professional attitude.
- You hold yourself and your team accountable while helping others improve.
- You are comfortable working in an open kitchen aboard a vessel.
Responsibilities
- Support daily kitchen operations, including prep, station setup, service, and closing.
- Lead by example on the line and help supervise, coach, and train culinary team members.
- Confirm prep levels, ingredients, and supplies are ready for each scheduled cruise.
- Execute established recipes and plating standards with consistent quality, portions, and timing.
- Coordinate ticket flow and course timing with front-of-house leadership; communicate special requests and dietary needs clearly.
- Assist with staffing coverage and labor efficiency based on cruise schedules and guest counts.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, proper storage, and FIFO product rotation.
- Help control food costs and waste through accurate prep, portioning, and product handling.
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and a clean, organized open kitchen.
- Follow vessel safety procedures and coordinate with onboard leadership as needed.
- Support onboarding and build a professional kitchen culture grounded in teamwork and accountability.
Benefits
- Competitive pay – Starting annual salary $70,000
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Subsidized downtown parking
- Free and discounted tickets
- Professional growth and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
