Kennedy School Kitchen Assistant Assistant Manager (KAAM)

McMenamins•Portland, OR

42d

About The Position

The primary responsibility of KAAM is assist in all kitchen operations under the guidance and direction of the Chef/Manager. Duties include but not limited to: This position will be expected to be able to perform the responsibilities of non-management positions, and perform all opening and closing duties of the kitchen. The KAAM will often act as the host and will oversee the smooth and effective running of the shift. Other duties include working outside on a seasonal basis as well as indoors, and most importantly maintaining and providing excellent customer relations with all customers. The KAAM must be able to perform all regular job duties of a line cook, regulating labor and food costs; overseeing side work; cleaning duties; and training staff; administrative duties as assigned by manager. effectively dealing with issues as they arise and reporting them to the head manager, provide appropriate service to the customer to meet their needs and requests whenever possible to assure customer satisfaction. The KAAM must be available to help solve and troubleshoot any problems that come up during the course of a shift report any issues to the Chef/Head Manager and District Manager. The KAAM position can be hard physical work and this job also requires the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline-oriented environment. The KAAM must also have the ability to work well independently and also as a member of a team. Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to the Chef/Head Manager or District Management. All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Other duties are to be completed as assigned by the Manager on duty.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain current food-handlers card
Excellent knowledge of food and cooking techniques is required
Available to work FT with a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Provide excellent customer service in a high-volume environment
Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary
Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking and stair climbing
Accurately handle cash and work with numbers
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping
Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, computer keyboard usage, writing, chopping and use of kitchen equipment, etc.
Remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline-oriented work environment
Effective shift supervision
Working knowledge of all company policies and procedures
Be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
Work with and around sharp objects, including knives & slicers
Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing
This job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist in all kitchen operations under the guidance and direction of the Chef/Manager
Perform the responsibilities of non-management positions
Perform all opening and closing duties of the kitchen
Act as the host and will oversee the smooth and effective running of the shift
Work outside on a seasonal basis as well as indoors
Maintain and provide excellent customer relations with all customers
Perform all regular job duties of a line cook
Regulate labor and food costs
Oversee side work
Cleaning duties
Training staff
Administrative duties as assigned by manager
Effectively deal with issues as they arise and reporting them to the head manager
Provide appropriate service to the customer to meet their needs and requests whenever possible to assure customer satisfaction
Help solve and troubleshoot any problems that come up during the course of a shift report any issues to the Chef/Head Manager and District Manager
Perform job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to the Chef/Head Manager or District Management
Keep current on all company events, history, and products
Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager on duty