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Assistant Kitchen Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $27.00 - $32.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Career Development
growth opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k plan
Free Meals

Job Description

Salted is a pioneering restaurant group committed to revolutionizing the delivery-first dining experience in the United States. As the largest entity of its kind, Salted emphasizes providing better-for-you cuisine that is both clean-label and plant-driven, ensuring that customers enjoy nutritious and delicious meals. The company is headquartered at 1026 W Evelyn Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, and prides itself on fostering innovation within the restaurant industry. Salted values inclusivity and is dedicated to building a diverse, welcoming team while providing career development opportunities for every team member. This establishment offers full-time positions across AM, PM, and mid shifts, with competitive hourly pay ranging from $27 to $32. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees, a 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match after one year, free nutritious meals during each shift, and extensive growth opportunities within the company.

The role of Assistant Kitchen Manager at Salted is a vital leadership position centered around ensuring high standards of food quality and safety while managing kitchen operations efficiently. This position requires an individual who not only possesses a solid culinary foundation but also demonstrates strong leadership skills to effectively support and develop kitchen staff. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will work closely with the Hospitality Team to maintain excellent customer service and oversee the kitchen's operational and financial targets. Key responsibilities include managing food presentation standards, facilitating onboarding and training of new kitchen employees, handling inventory controls and budget audits, ensuring adherence to recipes and portion sizes, and managing scheduling and payroll processes. Additionally, this role involves troubleshooting kitchen equipment and technical issues, supporting catering orders, and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. This position serves an essential function in aligning the kitchen’s daily operations with Salted’s mission of delivering quality, plant-driven cuisine with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. Candidates seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented culinary management role will find a rewarding career path with Salted, contributing directly to the evolution of the restaurant industry’s future.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience
  • minimum of 1 year of leadership experience
  • solid foundation in culinary skills including knife/prep work and flat-top cooking
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work, flat-top cooking, and more
  • minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience
  • minimum of 1 year of leadership experience

Job Duties

  • Support quality control and food presentation standards
  • communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service
  • maintain a safe and healthy work environment
  • assist in onboarding, training, and developing kitchen staff
  • assist in managing inventory, conducting audits, and overseeing the budget
  • help meet financial and operational targets
  • ensure compliance with recipes and portion sizes
  • report and resolve customer service issues
  • assist in scheduling staff and processing payroll
  • support inventory counts and daily labor management
  • address equipment and technical issues
  • assist in executing catering orders while maintaining kitchen service

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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