Assistant Kitchen Manager

Port St Lucie, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Paid training

flexible schedule

Job Description

PopStroke is a founder-led hospitality brand that uniquely combines entertainment with culinary excellence. The company is built on a philosophy that energy creates results and culture drives momentum. As a leader in the casual dining and entertainment industry, PopStroke operates venues that fuse golf, dining, and music, delivering a memorable guest experience every time. This culture-first environment actively encourages innovation, growth, and a collaborative workplace where each team member possesses limitless potential to evolve both personally and professionally. The company prides itself on fostering an energetic, positive, and fun atmosphere, seeing their approach as "The PopStroke Way." Key values include making work enjoyable, bringing vibrant energy, rolling up sleeves to solve problems, owning one’s role with pride, and continuously improving processes to deliver the best guest service.

The Assistant Kitchen Manager role at PopStroke plays a vital leadership position within the culinary team, supporting the Kitchen Manager by overseeing food quality, kitchen operations, and personnel management, especially in the Kitchen Manager’s absence. This hands-on leadership role combines operational responsibilities with mentorship duties to maintain high standards across all kitchen functions. The Assistant Kitchen Manager ensures that all culinary operations comply with company policies and local regulations, prioritizes food safety and sanitation, and drives efficiency and consistency to deliver outstanding guest experiences. This position demands a proactive leader who can motivate the team, resolve operational issues promptly, and continually improve kitchen processes. Located in Port Saint Lucie, the role offers competitive compensation in the range of $55,000 to $60,000 annually.

As part of the PopStroke team, the Assistant Kitchen Manager is expected to uphold the company’s core values by fostering a fun, energized, and collaborative work environment, taking ownership of their role, and contributing to an innovative culture that challenges the status quo. This position requires a dynamic individual who thrives in fast-paced settings, values teamwork, and is committed to delivering excellence in food quality and guest satisfaction while supporting the ongoing development of the culinary staff. The Assistant Kitchen Manager is instrumental in ensuring that every plate served meets precise standards of presentation and quality, that all safety and sanitation guidelines are rigorously followed, and that the kitchen operates smoothly even during high-volume periods. This role provides an opportunity to grow with a brand that values leadership, creativity, and the dedication to build something special together.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in kitchen positions including food preparation and management
active Serve Safe Manager certificate
excellent communication and leadership skills
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
commitment to company standards in cleanliness and service
ability to delegate and motivate a team
knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety guidelines
able to perform all kitchen responsibilities

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter with a minimum of 1 year in a management/supervisor role
excellent leadership skills
high familiarity with kitchen equipment, processes, and health and safety guidelines
able to delegate tasks effectively and assist when needed
ability to motivate employees to work as a team to ensure that food and service meet appropriate standards
ability to work well in a fast-paced setting and handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities, ability to recommend appropriate solutions
must possess good communication skills for dealing with diverse staff
active Serve Safe Manager certificate
a commitment to achieving company objectives in sales, service, quality, the appearance of facility, sanitation, and cleanliness
pleasant, polite manner and a neat and clean appearance
must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

Job Duties

Ensure a high standard of service efficiency, sanitation, and training and safety practices
ensure compliance with and adhere to operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances
ability to perform all responsibilities of each position in the kitchen
set up stations and cook menu items in cooperation with the kitchen team
responsible for appropriate ticket times, quality and consistency of products, and waste prevention
ensure proper plate presentation and adherence to product specifications and recipe guidelines
assist with coordinating and production of events and functions