Assistant Kitchen Manager

About Us Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor family entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar, pickleball courts and professional instruction, space for live entertainment, a variety of yard games and space to lounge outdoors with (or without) your dog. Each venue offers indoor and outdoor space for public and private parties and hosts an impressive schedule of events including concerts, charitable fundraisers, watch parties and more. It is a warm and welcoming environment that brings together people of all ages. People from all over the community can engage in the joy of being human. We think of our brand as that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays hard. We’re driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment, by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth. Good Food. Good Friends. Great Fun. 🥒🐔🏓 Join Our Team as a Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager! We seek a Sous Chef to assist in the daily supervision of Back of House restaurant operations and high-volume catering events. You will work with the Executive Chef to execute high-quality food and drink menus and motivate our teammates to provide a quality guest experience. This role is responsible for maintaining BOH schedules, managing COGS, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and overseeing prep, inventory, and recipe execution. To succeed, you should lead the team in delivering consistent, high-quality food in a timely manner. Nuestra cocina es bilingüe. Damos la bienvenida a los empleados que pueden hablar Inglés y Español. Key Responsibilities Embody Chicken N Pickle’s core values: Authenticity, Community, Connection, Integrity, and QualityDemonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusionCoordinate and execute daily Back of House operationsSupervise food preparation and ensure recipe execution and food safety complianceOversee prep production: taste, yield, storage, and rotationMonitor staffing levels and write schedules for prep, line, events, and dish teamsPerform line checks at 10am and 5pmManage Sysco and produce orders through CrunchtimeTrack invoicing, credit memos, waste, and prep inputs dailyLead sanitation efforts and high-touch point cleaningConduct Master Walk Thru to verify prep and product organizationExecute Quick Fire drills and family mealsHold HOH pre-shifts and review HS log notesReview daily labor accuracy and adjust as needed Weekly & Monthly Duties Follow up on deep cleaning opportunitiesServe as AVT Champion and align team on AVT board updatesReview and update line builds, event and prep recipesRefresh and print prep documentation as neededUpdate ordering guide pars aligned with forecasted volumePost ITG Board updates every MondayUpload culinary financial recap to DropboxReview and manage all BOH schedules (line, dish, events, prep)Coordinate smallwares and event product rotation and executionConduct 1:1s with direct reports on performance and developmentAttend Culinary Manager MeetingsComplete smallwares inventory and submit orders if neededSupport associate recognition and engagement via WorkplaceAlign team on event needs and product execution Qualifications Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Assistant Kitchen Manager in a high-volume settingBilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferredKnowledge of menu planning, recipe execution, and culinary techniquesStrong understanding of sanitation guidelines and safety regulationsAbility to manage a team in a fast-paced environment (indoor/outdoor)Excellent organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skillsCulinary certification or degree in Restaurant Management is a plusPhysically able to be on feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbsFlexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance401K + Company match20 days of PTO each year4 Volunteer PTO days each yearThanksgiving and Christmas holidaysEmployee Perks