Hard Truth Restaurant: Assistant Kitchen Manager
About The Position
Hard Truth Distilling Co. is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join their culinary leadership team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment and is passionate about food quality, team development, food safety, and operational excellence. The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports daily back-of-house operations, kitchen staff supervision, food quality standards, inventory management, and team development. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, restaurant management experience, and a commitment to creating an exceptional guest dining experience.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of kitchen management, kitchen supervisor, lead cook, or culinary leadership experience.
- Current ServSafe Certification.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health code regulations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in full-service restaurant operations.
- Culinary training or additional food service certifications.
- Experience with inventory management, ordering, and labor scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the daily management of kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant environment.
- Lead, coach, train, and develop kitchen staff to ensure consistent performance and food quality.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and provide ongoing support and accountability.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
- Assist with employee scheduling to support efficient labor management and operational needs.
- Train new and existing team members on food preparation, kitchen procedures, sanitation standards, and safety practices.
- Support employee growth through ongoing coaching and performance development.
- Maintain compliance with all local health department regulations, ServSafe standards, and company policies.
- Monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure consistency, quality, and guest satisfaction.
- Promote a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
- Assist with food inventory management, product ordering, receiving, and stock rotation.
- Monitor food costs and help minimize waste through proper inventory controls and portion management.
- Verify incoming deliveries for quality, accuracy, and freshness.
- Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experiences.
- Support operational needs during peak service periods.
- Assist with administrative duties and additional projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life, Critical Illness, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Employee Discounts on Food, Beverages, and Merchandise
- Career Growth Opportunities within a growing hospitality organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
