Lake Pleasant Cine Grill - Assistant Kitchen Manager

Harkins Theaters•Peoria, AZ

About The Position

The Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the kitchen in the absence of the Kitchen Manager. They will oversee kitchen staff, ensure quality control of all food items, and maintain a clean and organized work environment. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will also be responsible for menu planning and development, food costing and inventory control. They will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure the kitchen is running smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a fast paced kitchen, preferably in a managerial role. They must have strong leadership and communication skills and be able to work well under pressure. What You Will Be Doing: Assist the Kitchen Manager in all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, and cooking Ensure that all food is prepared and cooked to the highest standards set by the Kitchen Manager Assist with ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels Help to train new kitchen staff members in proper food preparation, food handling techniques, safety procedures, and knife skills Enforce sanitation standards and maintain a clean and organized work area Monitor food waste-management and take steps to implement processes to reduce waste Create weekly schedules for kitchen staff Assist with the inventory process and ensure all par levels in coolers and freezers are stocked Handle customer complaints in a professional and efficient manner Perform opening and closing duties as needed Adhere to all local health and safety regulations Ensures the proper training of employees at the Other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Senior Managers

Requirements

Proven experience as an assistant kitchen manager or similar role in a restaurant
Working knowledge of professional kitchen equipment and procedures
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication ability
Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
Must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Culinary school degree
Professional certification (e.g. ServSafe)
2+ years in a managerial role in a kitchen
Hands-on experience with inventory management and Vista POS

Responsibilities

Assist the Kitchen Manager in all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, and cooking
Ensure that all food is prepared and cooked to the highest standards set by the Kitchen Manager
Assist with ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels
Help to train new kitchen staff members in proper food preparation, food handling techniques, safety procedures, and knife skills
Enforce sanitation standards and maintain a clean and organized work area
Monitor food waste-management and take steps to implement processes to reduce waste
Create weekly schedules for kitchen staff
Assist with the inventory process and ensure all par levels in coolers and freezers are stocked
Handle customer complaints in a professional and efficient manner
Perform opening and closing duties as needed
Adhere to all local health and safety regulations
Ensures the proper training of employees at the
Other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Senior Managers