Assistant Kitchen Manager

GDC•Baton Rouge, LA

87d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support back-of-house operations at a well-established, locally owned polished-casual restaurant group with locations throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. This is a hands-on culinary role in a full-service, scratch-kitchen environment, working alongside the Kitchen Manager to run production and service. This company is known for developing people. They offer extensive training, clear career paths, and one of the lower turnover rates in the industry. This is a strong opportunity for a lead line cook, sous chef, or kitchen supervisor ready to step into a salaried management role.

Requirements

Lead line cook experience
Sous chef experience
Kitchen supervisor experience

Responsibilities

Run kitchen shifts and expedite service during peak volume.
Support the Kitchen Manager in daily back-of-house operations and prep planning.
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and ticket times.
Train, coach, and develop line cooks and prep team members.
Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.
Assist with inventory counts, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
Follow standardized recipes and prep procedures for consistency and cost control.
Support food cost and waste reduction efforts on every shift.
Partner with front-of-house leadership for smooth service flow at the pass.
Support catering, private dining, and off-site event production as needed.