Assistant Kitchen Manager, RTCC Retail

USC Auxiliary Services is a pivotal division within The University of Southern California, committed to enhancing the daily experiences of over 65,000 students, athletes, faculty, staff, and guests who visit the campus. It is composed of six central business units: USC Bookstores, USC Hospitality, USC Housing, USC Transportation, the USC Hotel, and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. These units collectively work to provide a seamless and enriching environment supporting the educational and extracurricular pursuits of future leaders, scientists, filmmakers, engineers, and doctors. USC Auxiliary Services is dedicated to fostering a community spirit known as the Trojan family, ensuring that all visitors feel welcomed and supported throughout their time on campus. The division strives for excellence and innovation in all its services, including dining, housing, transportation, and event hosting, making it one of the largest contributors to the university's campus life and operations. USC Hospitality, one of the six core business units of the Auxiliary Services, plays a critical role by serving the vast community of 65,000 stakeholders every day, including students, athletes, faculty, staff, and visitors. It stands as one of the campus's largest employers and is led by a dynamic team of executive chefs and directors. This team is passionate about crafting nourishing, wholesome, and delicious dining options that embody creativity and health. USC Hospitality is deeply committed to its unifying values, focusing on providing excellent customer service and quality food. Within this vibrant and fast-paced context, the role of Assistant Kitchen Manager is an exciting opportunity. The Assistant Kitchen Manager at USC Hospitality is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring that the quality and freshness of meals meet the highest standards. This role requires a leader who can foster a positive and customer-oriented environment while supporting, motivating, training, and educating kitchen staff. The Assistant Kitchen Manager will assist with planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and scheduling staff responsibilities to meet the kitchen’s goals each day. The position also involves ensuring compliance with university policies, health and safety regulations, and budgetary guidelines related to food, beverage, and labor costs. The role demands a hands-on approach to staff management, including recruiting, training, evaluating performance, and administering disciplinary actions when necessary. USC offers a work culture grounded in mutual respect, trust, and synergy, forming a tight-knit community of passionate and talented individuals dedicated to advancing education and groundbreaking research. The university prizes a work-life balance and provides extensive benefits and programs to support employees and their families. The Assistant Kitchen Manager is part of this prestigious Trojan family, enjoying a salary of $68,640 annually, reflecting the importance and responsibility of this leadership position. The university's holistic approach to employment considers experience, education, skills, and market conditions to make equitable and competitive offers. Employees at USC are encouraged to contribute not only to the university's goals but also to the broader community, helping maintain an extraordinary campus experience for all. By joining USC Hospitality as an Assistant Kitchen Manager, candidates become part of a legacy committed to excellence, innovation, and service excellence that shapes the future of higher education and campus life.