Assistant Kitchen Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

At Triple T Hospitality, our Mission is to achieve “GREATNESS”. Tommy's Tavern + Tap is a dynamic and fast-paced restaurant known for its welcoming atmosphere, exceptional food, and outstanding service. We take pride in delivering a memorable dining experience to our guests while fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment for our team. We believe that good isn’t good enough - GREATNESS is remembered.

The Assistant Kitchen Manager will support the Restaurant Kitchen Manager in overseeing kitchen operations within a single restaurant location, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency. This role is integral in managing kitchen staff, inventory, and food safety, supporting the restaurant’s continued growth and success.

• Exemplify the Triple T Hospitality Experience: Dedicate oneself to delivering GREAT guest service, consistently going above and beyond for both guests and team members.
• Schedule, coordinate, and appoint activities to kitchen staff.
• Supervise food preparation and cooking to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure accountability of kitchen staff.
• Identify staffing needs, recruit, and recommend candidates for hiring.
• Coach and develop crew members, fostering skill growth and teamwork.
• Implement and uphold kitchen safety protocols to create a secure working environment.
• Monitor ingredient inventory levels to ensure proper stock and minimize waste.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and enforce health and safety guidelines.
• Conducts Food & Safety audits.
• Conduct regular line checks to maintain consistency and quality in food preparation.
• Monitor ticket times throughout each shift to optimize food service speed.
• Conduct inventory checks and manage stock levels efficiently to ensure proper stock and minimize waste.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure recipe quality and accuracy.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation and presentation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proven experience in a kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in managing inventory and compliance processes.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant setting.
• Familiarity with inventory management software.
• Requires standing for extended periods of up to 8-10 hours.
• May involve lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs.