Assistant Kitchen Manager

Outback Steakhouse is a renowned casual dining restaurant chain widely recognized for its Australian-themed cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. As part of Bloomin' Brands, a global restaurant company, Outback Steakhouse places a strong emphasis on quality food, genuine hospitality, and creating a fun and inclusive work environment for its team members, affectionately known as Outbackers. The company prides itself on maintaining high standards in both service and food preparation, ensuring that guests receive an AUSS-SOME experience every visit. Outback Steakhouse values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. They are dedicated to building a workplace where bold personalities can flourish, teamwork is celebrated, and career advancement is encouraged. The culture at Outback Steakhouse supports both personal and professional growth with a balanced focus on fun, respect, and accountability.

The Assistant Kitchen Manager role at Outback Steakhouse is a pivotal back-of-house leadership position designed to support the Kitchen Manager and foster a smooth, efficient kitchen operation. The position requires an individual who can work with limited supervision and possesses strong leadership skills combined with a positive coaching attitude. This role is responsible for maintaining high restaurant kitchen standards, achieving daily quality goals, and ensuring the integrity of food safety and sanitation protocols. The Assistant Kitchen Manager helps manage team members by guiding them through their daily tasks and supporting their professional development. Key responsibilities include overseeing opening setups, verifying team schedules, managing inventory, monitoring temperature controls, enforcing food safety and sanitation procedures, and ensuring that food is prepared according to flavor profiles and recipe specifications.

Ideal candidates are passionate about leading kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment and thrive on delivering exceptional guest experiences. They must have a thorough understanding of back-of-house functions and demonstrate the ability to evaluate and improve operational processes. This position offers a competitive pay range of $15.00 to $22.00 per hour, reflecting the level of experience and capability the candidate brings. As part of Bloomin' Brands, the Assistant Kitchen Manager enjoys access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401k options, enhancing the overall compensation and work-life balance.

The company encourages flexible work schedules and seeks individuals who are legal work authorizations in the United States and are at least 21 years old. Previous leadership experience in the restaurant industry and proficiency in certified training for back-of-house functions are highly preferred. Outback Steakhouse invests in training and development, ensuring all team members are well-equipped to meet and exceed operational and service expectations. By joining Outback Steakhouse, candidates become part of a supportive team focused on making every day a rewarding experience both for employees and guests. This is more than just a job; it is a career path where people are valued, diversity is respected, and fun is part of the culture. Join Outback Steakhouse and bring your boldness to life!