Assistant Kitchen Manager at Puckett's in Nashville
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $59,000.00 - $61,000.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Semi-annual bonus
Paid vacation
Annual incentive trip
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability insurance
employee discount
Job Description
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant is a proud member of the A. Marshall Hospitality group, renowned for its commitment to delivering authentic Southern hospitality and excellent dining experiences. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant offers a unique blend of a traditional grocery store atmosphere combined with high-quality Southern-style cuisine. With a regional presence including seven other Puckett's locations, Deacon's New South, and Scout's Pub, the company emphasizes family values, community engagement, and a passion for culinary excellence. As part of a growing hospitality group, the company continuously seeks dedicated professionals who share its mission to make every person feel... Show More
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years experience in a lead kitchen role in a full-service restaurant
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Have reliable transportation to and from work
- Must pass federally mandated E-verify process
- Able to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to work in a standing position for up to 9 hours
- Self-disciplined and take initiative
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Pleasant, polite manner and neat, clean appearance
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with team and guests
Job Qualifications
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Have reliable transportation to and from work
- Must pass federally mandated E-verify process
- At least 2 years experience in a lead kitchen role in a full-service restaurant
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to stand for up to 9 hours
- Self-disciplined with initiative and excellent communication and leadership skills
- Pleasant, polite manner and neat, clean appearance
- Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining personnel and guests
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership ability and outgoing personality
- Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities
Job Duties
- Promote work and act in a manner consistent with the mission of A. Marshall Hospitality
- Ensure all food and products are prepared and served according to recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
- Work with managers to plan and price menu items and prepare standard recipe cards
- Supervise activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Plan, direct or supervise cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations
- Check quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure standards are met
- Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature
- Meet with guests to discuss menus for special occasions
- Maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen and food storage areas
- Ensure all equipment is clean and in excellent working condition
- Inspect supplies and work areas to ensure conformance to standards
- Order food, equipment and supplies to ensure efficient operation
- Ensure products are ordered per specifications and received in correct count and condition
- Ensure deliveries follow receiving policies and procedures
- Determine production schedules and staff requirements to ensure timely service
- Check quantity and quality of received products
- Determine food presentation and create decorative displays
- Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices and orders
- Coordinate planning, budgeting or purchasing for food operations
- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies
- Control food cost and usage by following procedures
- Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items
- Make employment and termination decisions, including interviewing and hiring
- Provide orientation and oversee training of new kitchen employees
- Ensure performance appraisals are completed timely
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation
- Schedule personnel to meet business needs while controlling labor costs
- Enforce restaurant policies on personnel and administer corrective actions
- Oversee continuous coaching, teaching and training on equipment, cleanliness and safety
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location

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