Assistant Kitchen Manager
About The Position
At Fresquez Companies, we empower the lives of people by providing authentic, impactful and exceptional experiences (one team member and guest at a time.) Quick Snapshot Role: Assistant Kitchen Manager / Kitchen Supervisor Day Shift: 4:00 am / 6:00 am start time to 1:00 pm - $17.50-$19.50 Overnight Shift: 8:00 pm - 4:00 am - $19.50-$22.00 Experience Required: 2+ years in kitchen, bakery, or food production Leadership: Supervisory or lead experience preferred Position Overview This role sits at the center of our Sunport food and beverage operation. It helps ensure every outlet is set up each day to serve travelers food that is consistent, high-quality, and something we're proud to put our name on. The Assistant Kitchen Manager works alongside the Kitchen Manager to keep daily kitchen operations running smoothly - from production and food safety to quality control and team support. They help guide the team, hold standards, and make sure recipes are executed the right way, every time. This is a hands-on leadership role that keeps the kitchen steady, organized, and focused. When this position is strong, the entire operation runs with confidence - and that confidence shows up in the food we serve to Sunport travelers every day. Why This Role Stands Out Stable, full-time role in a high-traffic airport environment Clear path to Kitchen Manager and leadership growth Premium pay available for overnight shifts Structured, process-driven kitchen (not chaotic service-only operations) Opportunity to lead, coach, and make a daily operational impact
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in kitchen, bakery, or food production
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
- Proven ability to lead, direct, or support a team
- Ability to prioritize tasks and stay organized under pressure
- Flexibility to work early mornings, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to obtain a New Mexico Alcohol Server Permit
- Successful completion of: Pre-employment drug screening, Criminal background check, TSA-required background clearance
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory or lead experience in a kitchen environment
- Culinary or baking/pastry background
- Experience in production kitchens or multi-unit operations
Responsibilities
- Support the Kitchen Manager in daily kitchen operations and production
- Lead and direct prep cooks, bakers, and kitchen team members
- Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met
- Execute baking and food production according to recipes and specifications
- Monitor production schedules, prep levels, and workflow efficiency
- Maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards
- Train, coach, and support team members on best practices
- Assist with inventory, ordering, and kitchen organization
- Step into hands-on production as needed to support the team
- Support other kitchen and restaurant functions as needed (prep, dish, cashiering, etc.)
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards
- Assist with special projects and operational needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
