Assistant Kitchen Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Check preparation, portion sizes, and various food products delivered by vendors to ensure compliance with department standards.
• Assist with all ordering, receiving, storage and inventory of products utilized in the department.
• Maintain par levels for all products.
• Monitor food and labor cost during assigned shifts.
• Adjust work schedules for all back of house team members due to call outs, etc.
• Assist in training, development and evaluation of kitchen personnel.
• Manage team member performance on an ongoing basis, and facilitate recognition and disciplinary action whenever necessary, in collaboration with the Asst. Executive Chef and Human Resources.
• Adhere to all Health Department regulations and policies, and continually monitor kitchen operations to ensure that cleanliness, sanitation and safety standards are met.
• Provide training to employees as required or necessary.
• Assist with cooking and preparation as needed to meet the needs of our guests and business flow.
• Monitor and supervise FOH staff to include adequate levels, break administration, timely guest service and interaction with guest.

Qualification Requirements

• 5 years cooking experience in a hotel or restaurant environment with minimum 3 years in a kitchen management position.
• Casino experience preferred.
• Experience managing a kitchen staff of 20+ team members.
• Experience with multiple types of cuisine.
• Thorough knowledge of food products to follow recipes and training materials, i.e., recipes cards, descriptions and pictures.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, for preparation of effective reporting and communication.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Education/Formal Training

• HS diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to determine and shift priorities quickly.
• This position requires the ability to problem solve complex situations in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.

Language Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Demands

• Must have ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. without restrictions.
• Requires bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping, squatting, and reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.