Assistant Kitchen Manager

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Toscano Draper | Draper, UT | Full-Time | $55,000–$60,000 per year (DOE)

Lead the Kitchen. Support the Team. Deliver Exceptional Food.

Toscano Draper is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead our back-of-house operations with professionalism, accountability, and a passion for great food.

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant, enjoys developing Kitchen Teams, and is committed to food quality, consistency, and operational excellence, we'd love to meet you.

At Toscano Draper, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture where leaders are empowered to make an impact, drive results, and grow professionally.

What You'll Do

As our Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will support the Kitchen Manager/Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen while ensuring exceptional food quality, food safety, and team performance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in overseeing all daily back-of-house operations.
• Lead by example while maintaining Toscano Herrima's standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Supervise, Train, Coach, and Develop Kitchen Staff.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management.
• Maintain proper staffing levels and assist in managing labor costs.
• Ensure compliance with all health department regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.
• Monitor food preparation to ensure recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards are consistently followed.
• Assist in inventory management, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
• Help control food costs by minimizing waste and monitoring portion control.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Work closely with the Front of House management team to ensure efficient service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Assist in reviewing kitchen performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Step into the Kitchen Manager role when needed to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of recent kitchen management or kitchen leadership experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, sanitation, and food safety.
• Proven ability to Lead, Motivate, and Develop Kitchen Teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, food cost control, and labor management.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional extended shifts as business needs require.

Licensing Requirements:

Must possess upon hire:

• Utah Food Handler Permit

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $55,000–$60,000 annually , depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance (50% employer contribution toward the Bronze Plan after 30 days of full-time employment)
• Dental Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Dining Discount
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Why Join Toscano Draper?

At Toscano, we are passionate about delivering exceptional food and hospitality while creating a workplace where our employees can succeed. We value integrity, accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your culinary leadership career and help lead a successful kitchen, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Toscano Team!

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,000–$60,000 per year (DOE)

Location: 11450 S State St, Draper, Utah (In Person)

Employment offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Toscano Draper is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.