Assistant Kitchen Manager

UniConcepts•Tucson, AZ

13d•$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Great kitchens aren't built by one chef—they're built by leaders. At Gentle Ben's, we believe every unforgettable guest experience starts in the kitchen. We're looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager who is passionate about developing people, maintaining high standards, and leading with confidence in one of Tucson's highest-volume restaurants. This role is more than managing tickets and inventory—it's about creating a culture where accountability, teamwork, consistency, and pride in the craft drive every shift. As the Assistant Kitchen Manager, you'll work side-by-side with the Kitchen Manager to lead daily operations, coach and develop the back-of-house team, maintain food quality, and ensure every guest receives an exceptional experience. If you're ready to grow your leadership career while making a real impact on your team, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Previous kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant
Strong communication and coaching skills
A passion for developing others
Excellent organization and time management
Experience managing food quality, inventory, labor, and kitchen operations
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Experience with Toast, XtraCHEF, Microsoft Office, or similar restaurant systems
Arizona Food Protection Manager Certification (or the ability to obtain one)
Must be at least 18 years old
Able to pass a background check

Responsibilities

Lead People: Help recruit, interview, onboard, train, and develop kitchen staff while creating a workplace built on accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. Lead by example, coach in the moment, recognize great performance, and provide constructive feedback when needed. Create an environment where people enjoy coming to work and feel supported in their growth.
Drive Kitchen Excellence: Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared consistently, recipes are followed, prep is completed efficiently, and every plate leaving the kitchen reflects Gentle Ben's standards. Organize the walk-in, manage prep priorities, and maintain smooth service during busy shifts.
Own the Details: Assist with weekly inventory and food cost management, ordering food and kitchen supplies, maintaining XtraCHEF invoices and reporting, monitoring labor costs, equipment maintenance and repair coordination, kitchen organization and cleanliness, daily prep sheets and production planning, and BOH opening and closing procedures.
Protect Food Safety: Ensure sanitation procedures, temperature logs, and health department standards are consistently followed while maintaining an organized, clean, and inspection-ready kitchen.
Support Business Success: Work closely with the Kitchen Manager to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, control costs, develop employees, and create a kitchen culture built around consistency and hospitality.