Assistant Manager - Pure Kitchen

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $35/hour

PURE KITCHEN

Frisco, Colorado

Assistant Manager

About the Role

Tucked into the heart of Frisco, CO, Pure Kitchen is a scratch-made restaurant with a simple belief: clean, organic ingredients make everything taste better and feel better. We serve locals and adventurers alike with a seasonal menu that covers every diet, plus a bar program to match. If you love people, enjoy a lively and energetic work environment, and geek out over craft cocktails, this role was made for you.

Our Assistant Manager is the backbone of the front-of-house experience.Youllpartner closely with our General Manager to keep daily operations running smoothly, mentor a passionate team, and step behind the bar twice a week to lead by example.Itsa hands-on, guest-facing position for a natural leader who is equal parts hospitality pro and cocktail enthusiast.

WhatYoullDo

Daily Operations & Leadership

• Partner with the GM to oversee all FOH operations and ensure a seamless, welcoming guest experience from open to close.

• Build and manage weekly staff schedules that reflect business needs and team availability.

• Lead, coach, and motivate FOH team members, setting the standard for professionalism and hospitality.

• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new FOH staff.

• Maintain open, consistent communication across the team to resolve issues quickly and keep morale high.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable Colorado labor and liquor regulations.

• Contribute to monthly inventory counts and actively support cost-control initiatives.

• Manage vendor relationships and keep supply ordersaccurateand on schedule.

Bar & Beverage

• Bartend two shifts per week,setting the tone for bar excellence.

• Execute cocktails with consistency, creativity, and care. Every time.

• Bring solid knowledge of mixology, spirits, wine, and beer, and keep it growing.

• Stay ahead of industry trends, seasonal ingredients, and emerging techniques.

• Collaborate on cocktail menu development and lead ongoing bar staff training.

• Oversee bar inventory, ordering, and organization.

WhatWereLooking For

• 2+ years of full-service restaurant experience in a supervisory or lead role (preferred).

• Proven bar experience: mixology, spirits, wine, and beer knowledge that impresses guests and elevates your team.

• Strong leadership instincts: you communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and bring out the best in people.

• A natural connector who builds trust with guests, staff, and vendors alike.

• Comfortable with POS systems, Excel, and basic computer functions.

• Effective problem-solver who handles the unexpected with confidence and a level head.

• ServSafeManager Certification, or willingness to obtain within30 daysof hire.

• Must be at least 18 years old; able to lift 40 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Schedule & Requirements

• 3 management shifts + 2 bartending shifts per week.

• Holiday,Evenings andWeekendavailabilityrequired.

• Additionalhours available based on business needs and seasonal demand.

Compensation & Benefits

• $35/hour for management shifts.

• $15.00/hour + tip-pool participation during bartending shifts.

• PTOaccruesat 1 hour per 17.334 hours worked (used in whole-hour increments).

• Work where your backyard is the Rocky Mountains.

About Employment at Pure Kitchen

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Pure Kitchen reserves the right tomodify or update this role at any time based on business needs.

Thisposition is based in Frisco, CO. Pure Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer.