Assistant Kitchen Manager

Assistant Kitchen Manager

This is your chance to help lead a talented kitchen team, drive exceptional food quality, and make an impact in a fast-paced, exciting environment where no two days are the same.

If you're passionate about developing people, thrive under pressure, and are ready to grow your culinary leadership career, we want you on our team. Bring your skills, your passion, and your drive—we'll provide the opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Position: Assistant Kitchen Manager

Salary: $55k-$60k

What You Will Do

As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the kitchen by leading and motivating the culinary team, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met, managing inventory, and helping drive an efficient, high-performing kitchen. You'll work alongside the Kitchen Manager to deliver exceptional guest experiences while fostering a positive, fast-paced team environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest enjoys their food and overall experience.
• Supervise Cook Assistants, Cooks, and Dishwashers.
• Develop culinary Team Members to reach their fullest potential.
• Explain, teach, and ensure adherence to HACCP principles.
• Assist with ordering, production, and inventory processes.
• Help maintain correct culinary staffing levels to serve our guests.
• Train the team on culinary excellence, recipe adherence, and kitchen standards.
• Monitor food quality and ticket times to meet expectations.
• Provide hands-on support in kitchen stations as needed.
• Conduct table touches when guests require allergen or dietary guidance.
• Interact with guests in a fun, engaging manner.
• Support the achievement of business objectives and profitability goals.
• Ensure compliance with government, state, and local health and safety laws.
• Foster a safe, clean, and positive work environment aligned with company culture.
• Perform other duties as required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a motivated, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and is passionate about developing others. The ideal Assistant Kitchen Manager is organized, dependable, and committed to delivering exceptional food quality, maintaining high safety standards, and creating a positive, team-focused culture. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Experience & Skills Required:

• Flexibility to work varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum of 3-years culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Minimum of 1-year supervisory experience of kitchen staff.
• Serve Safe Certification required.
• Strong culinary skill set (may be assessed through a practical exam).
• Proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Organized, thorough, and detail oriented.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Enjoy engaging with a diverse guest base.
• Must enjoy having fun!

Great Benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• 15 days PTO accrued in your first year
• Company-paid Tele-Medicine
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Discounts at local attractions
• Discounts at all FACE restaurants and amusements

We are proud to be a Military Friendly Employer and strongly encourage applications from veterans, active-duty service members transitioning to civilian careers, and military spouses.

Equal Opportunity Employer Background screening required FACE participates in E-Verify