Assistant Kitchen Manager

Job Description Location: Walled Lake, MI Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Kitchen Manager Pay: $18/hour (plus overtime) *** Health benefits, paid time off, and employee discount *** *** MUST be available evenings, weekdays, and weekends *** ***This is a full-time position with primarily evening shifts, requiring availability on weekdays and weekends.*** Overview We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role works closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure food quality, team performance, and smooth service. Key Responsibilities:1. Kitchen Leadership & Team Support: Assist in supervising and leading kitchen staff during daily operations Support hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching of kitchen employees Help enforce performance standards, policies, and procedures Step in as acting Kitchen Manager when needed 2. Food Quality & Execution: Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control Follow and enforce recipes, prep standards, and cooking procedures Maintain speed, accuracy, and cleanliness during service 3. Operations & Safety: Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment 4. Inventory & Cost Control: Assist with inventory counts, ordering, and stock rotation Monitor food waste and help control food costs Receive and properly store deliveries 5. Team Culture & Communication: Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable kitchen culture Communicate effectively with front-of-house leadership Address team concerns professionally and promptly Qualifications: 1–2 years of kitchen leadership or supervisory experience preferred Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and time-management skills Experience with high-volume service is a plus Requirements: Authentically exhibit the company’s Core Values. On our P.A.T.H. to success, we are: POSITIVE: Respectful, friendly, and helpful ACCOUNTABLE: Punctual, dependable, and dedicated TRUSTWORTHY: Honest, loyal, and operating with integrity HARDWORKING: Going the extra mile, never compromising quality, and exceeding expectations Additional requirements include: Availability to work evenings, weekdays, and weekends Positive attitude and strong work ethic Attention to detail Basic computer skills Reliable transportation What We Offer: Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities Health benefits, paid time off, and employee discounts Opportunities for advancement into Kitchen Manager and higher leadership roles A supportive, team-oriented work environment Company Description If you’re looking to succeed at a progressive, growth-oriented company and you meet our Core Values, we’d love to talk to you! We offer part-time and full-time opportunities with: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits Paid Time Off. Company Description If you’re looking to succeed at a progressive, growth-oriented company and you meet our Core Values, we’d love to talk to you! We offer part-time and full-time opportunities with: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits Paid Time Off. #J-18808-Ljbffr