Position: Assistant Kitchen Manager
About:
Our gourmet store in Tinton Falls, NJ is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager for its busy store. This individual will assist with the supervision of kitchen staff and their duties and functions by managing the pantry, inventory, controlling how food is stored and prepared and supervising how the customers are serviced.
This individual will have hands-on expertise preparing gourmet dishes from scratch and has the ability to supervise and guide staff to deliver quality, timely food and ensure that all customers are satisfied. You will:
• Ensure that all food items and products are stored, prepared and served based on the kitchen’s recipe, preparation and portion standards
• Work as part of the team to prepare dishes according to Uncle Giuseppe’s company and store recipes
• Work with the Kitchen Manager to assist with all hiring, training, scheduling and all other kitchen administrative functions
• Order kitchen materials and ingredients based off of the store menu and ingredients
• Supervise food preparation in the kitchen and ensure that customers are satisfied
• Maintain a clean working environment and make sure that employees follow the kitchen’s safety and company policies
• Maintain adequate inventory levels and conduct daily and weekly inventories
• Work with various department managers to create menu items, pricing and establish portion sizes of each meal, holiday, special event, catering orders
• Schedule shifts by business hours, days, and occasions
• Oversee the training of employees to ensure the safe operation of kitchen equipment and utensils and the proper handling of heavy items and hazardous materials
• Other duties and functions as assigned
Requirements:
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience working in a restaurant/BOH environment
• Must have working knowledge of all food safety rules and standards, proper storage, handling, preparation, etc.
• In depth experience preparing all types of food dishes, with a focus on Italian cuisine
• Excellent understanding of all BOH administrative duties and functions in a busy working kitchen
• Prior experience in teaching and mentoring kitchen employees
• Must be able to speak, read and communicate in the English language
• Outstanding communication and supervisory skills
• Highly motivated with the ability to think quickly on the job
• May be required to lift objects up to 30 pounds and spend the duration of the shift on your feet
Benefits:
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) program
• 50% off lunch
•25% off in store shopping
