Assistant Kitchen Manager

Lifestyle Communities•North Charleston, SC

19h

About The Position

The Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for leading kitchen management operations and enhancing the performance of their assigned bar and restaurant location. U nder direct supervision of Kitchen Manager, supports leading and directing the back of house team by executing and delivering food safety standards and health regulations. Supports the execution and audit of inventory, controls cost of goods as assigned by Kitchen Manager and Hospitality Leadership Team. Assists in managing inventory levels by conducting regular stock counts, placing orders for supplies, and minimizing food waste. Ensures proper storage and rotation of perishable items. Manages and assists with food prep and cooking to recipe specifications. Actively engages in recruiting efforts for the restaurant, including assisting with staffing during periods of turnover and high volume events. Ensures service areas of the restaurant, to include the kitchen and bar, meet or exceed internal standards at all times. “Green and Clean” Ensures service teams are ready to execute needs and requests of LC Events team to provide customers and residents with an excellent event experience Meets financial objectives and increases sales and customer base. Contributes to preparing development plans for the back of house team, including scheduling of meetings and check ins. Maintains regular communication with the staff and leadership. Ensures that all applicable food safety standards, both internal and external, are met. Interacts with customers to address any concerns or special requests; Collaborates with front-of-house staff to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and resolve any issues that may arise. Adheres to the scheduling guidelines to ensure customer service expectations are met. Completes other projects as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous experience leading bar or restaurant kitchen operations required
Strong leadership skills
Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organizational Skills
Ability to multitask, maintain a sense of urgency at all times, and be able to work in a dynamic, fast paced, environment
Strong attention to detail
Team player with a positive attitude and must have excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leading kitchen management operations
Enhancing the performance of their assigned bar and restaurant location
Leading and directing the back of house team by executing and delivering food safety standards and health regulations
Execution and audit of inventory
Controls cost of goods as assigned by Kitchen Manager and Hospitality Leadership Team
Assisting in managing inventory levels by conducting regular stock counts, placing orders for supplies, and minimizing food waste
Ensuring proper storage and rotation of perishable items
Managing and assisting with food prep and cooking to recipe specifications
Actively engages in recruiting efforts for the restaurant, including assisting with staffing during periods of turnover and high volume events
Ensuring service areas of the restaurant, to include the kitchen and bar, meet or exceed internal standards at all times
Ensuring service teams are ready to execute needs and requests of LC Events team to provide customers and residents with an excellent event experience
Meeting financial objectives and increases sales and customer base
Contributing to preparing development plans for the back of house team, including scheduling of meetings and check ins
Maintaining regular communication with the staff and leadership
Ensuring that all applicable food safety standards, both internal and external, are met
Interacting with customers to address any concerns or special requests
Collaborating with front-of-house staff to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and resolve any issues that may arise
Adhering to the scheduling guidelines to ensure customer service expectations are met
Completing other projects as assigned