Asst BOH/Kitchen Manager

Cate Street Seafood Station•Amite, LA

111d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant BOH Manager supports all back-of-house operations and culinary execution to ensure consistent, high-quality food, strong team performance, and operational excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role — working in position while supporting kitchen execution, team development, and daily operations. This role partners with BOH leadership to train, coach, and lead the team while upholding our standards, core values, and GOAT expectations.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of BOH or culinary experience
Experience in high-volume kitchen environments
High school or equivalent (Required)
BOH/Culinary Management : 3 years (Required)
High Volume BOH/Culinary kitchen: 5 years (Required)
Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute: Amite, LA 70422 (Required)

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
ServSafe (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensure all food leaving the kitchen meets quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Maintain strong awareness of guest experience through ticket times, accuracy, and plate execution
Support FOH–BOH communication to ensure seamless service
Address and resolve food-related issues promptly and professionally
Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations including prep, line execution, and closing procedures
Conduct line checks, food quality inspections, and sanitation audits throughout each shift
Ensure compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and organization standards at all times
Support inventory, ordering, and product management aligned with budget targets
Assist with menu development, recipe consistency, and portion control
Identify operational gaps and implement solutions to improve efficiency and execution
Communicate operational updates, trends, and action plans to leadership
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen at all times
Enforce proper uniform standards and professional appearance
Ensure stations, equipment, and storage areas are maintained and labeled
Uphold high standards for food presentation and plating consistency
Lead by example through accountability, urgency, and professionalism
Work in position alongside the team while driving execution
Assist in training, coaching, and developing BOH team members
Identify training gaps and support structured follow-up
Hold team members accountable to performance, attendance, and standards
Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management
Foster a culture aligned with FIRE (Family, Integrity, Respect, Excellence)
Partner with FOH and leadership team to drive overall restaurant success
Conduct regular kitchen inspections to ensure quality, safety, and cleanliness
Support onboarding and ongoing BOH training programs
Assist in recipe execution, portion control, and consistency
Support purchasing, inventory control, and cost management
Assist with special events, menu planning, and operational initiatives
Monitor performance trends and recommend improvements
Execute additional duties as needed to support business needs