Assistant Kitchen Manager

Assistant Kitchen Manager

At The Rail Trail Flatbread Co, we're not just cooking - we're building something special. A people-first kitchen with heart, hustle, and a passion for real hospitality. From our scratch kitchen and open-fire ovens to our dynamic leadership team and bold expansion plans, this is a place where culinary professionals thrive.

We're looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager who's ready to grow, lead, and make an impact. If you bring the energy, organization, and culinary knowledge, we'll provide the runway.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Career acceleration: Learn directly from experienced culinary leaders and fast-track your growth within our expanding restaurant group
• Work-life balance that respects life: Two weeks paid vacation, major holidays off, and flexible scheduling
• Real benefits: Health, dental, vision, paid training, and quarterly bonus opportunities
• Culture of Collaboration and Care: We celebrate hard work, creative solutions, and positive vibes
• Perks that go beyond the plate: Staff outings, meal benefits, and 25% off at all our sister restaurants (including our ice cream shop, Irish pub, and speakeasy concepts!)

What You'll Do

• Support all aspects of kitchen operations across day-to-day service and long-term planning
• Oversee ordering, inventory, prep execution, recipe adherence, and sanitation standards
• Assist in managing food and labor costs through smart systems and on-the-floor leadership
• Train, coach, and develop a talented back-of-house team
• Ensure smooth service flow and a collaborative partnership between BOH and FOH
• Bring creative input to seasonal menu planning and innovation

What to Expect Schedule-Wise

• This is a full-time leadership role in a high-volume restaurant, which means we work hard and stay busy. You can expect a 5055 hour workweek, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays, especially during peak times.
• We believe in taking care of our team, so we also build in time for rest, offer paid vacation, and close on major holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and July 4th) to ensure time with family and friends.

You're a Great Fit If You

• Have 2+ years of culinary experience and understand the flow of high-volume kitchen operations
• Thrive in leadership roles and know how to motivate, mentor, and manage with respect
• Are comfortable with scheduling, coaching, and building strong team culture
• Can communicate clearly and respectfully across language and cultural lines - Spanish-speaking ability is a plus
• Stay calm under pressure, adapt quickly, and take ownership of both wins and learning moments
• Are passionate about hospitality and eager to build a long-term career in the industry

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with Toast or Restaurant365 programs
• Bilingual fluency is a huge plus!! (Spanish/English)
• A love for clean kitchens, creative food, and collaborative leadership

If you're ready to join a team that's redefining what hospitality leadership looks like - apply now and start your next chapter with The Rail Trail Flatbread Co.

Let's build something delicious!