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Assistant Kitchen Manager

$26 per hour

ENTRE COMALES LLC

Benefits:

401(k)

Full job description

About Entre Comales

Entre Comales is a new restaurant located in the heart of downtown San Jose, CA, dedicated to bringing authentic Mexican and Salvadoran cuisine to our community. We are more than just a restaurant; we are a startup with big ambitions, focused on creating a memorable dining experience and becoming the go-to spot for food lovers. As we grow, we're looking for passionate individuals to help us build our foundation from the ground up.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a seasoned and dedicated Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our founding team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leadership role in a startup environment where their contributions will have a direct and significant impact. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food service management, with skills in food preparation, team management, and kitchen operations. This role requires leadership qualities to ensure high standards of food quality and safety while maintaining efficient kitchen workflows.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will be the pillar of our kitchen operations. Your primary focus will be on the ground, leading our kitchen team and ensuring a seamless flow of service.

Lead Kitchen Operations: Guide the kitchen team to ensure the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and presentation are consistently met.

Develop budgets and manage costs related to food production.

Establish Systems: Utilize your expertise to help create and implement efficient kitchen systems, guides, and procedures from scratch.

Innovate & Improve: Be a key player in optimizing our kitchen's layout, workflows, and overall efficiency.

Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate the kitchen staff to foster a positive, high-performing environment.

Quality Control: Oversee inventory, manage waste, and ensure all food safety and sanitation protocols are strictly followed.

Who We’re Looking For

We need a proactive, hands-on leader. An innovator who can leverage their experience to help us establish new systems and procedures that will set us up for long-term success.

A minimum of 4+ years of experience in kitchen operations, with at least 2+ years in a management or leadership role.

Strong culinary skills with experience in quick service, fast food, casual dining, or fine dining environments.

Knowledge of food handling practices and safety regulations.

Experience with inventory control and budgeting processes.

Proven ability to establish and implement effective systems in a kitchen environment.

A dedicated team player with excellent communication skills as you will be communicating with head of operations.

A passionate innovator who brings a wealth of experience and new ideas to the table.

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Background in hospitality management or restaurant management is preferred.

Food Safety Manager Certification is preferred.

What We Offer

Competitive Pay: Starting at $26+/hour, depending on experience.

Comprehensive Benefits: Access to a 401k plan and sick time.

Career Advancement: This is a ground-floor opportunity with significant room for career growth and professional development as the company expands.

Direct Impact: Your work will directly shape the future of our business.

If you are a seasoned leader who thrives in a dynamic startup environment and is ready to build something great from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

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