Senior 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. 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. 🥒🐔🏓 The Senior Assistant Kitchen Manager plays a key leadership role in Back of House operations, supporting the Executive Kitchen Manager and leading the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food, maintain standards, and uphold Chicken N Pickle’s core values. This role involves daily oversight of kitchen performance, staff development, compliance, and financial controls. Key Responsibilities Daily Duties Input invoices, credit memos, prep, and waste logsPerform Master Walk Thru and verify prep listsOversee prep quality, storage, and rotationConduct AM and PM line checksManage rosters and coverage for three shiftsEnsure sanitation protocols at open and closeExecute Quick Fire drills and family mealsPlace Sysco/produce orders via CrunchtimeReview prior day labor vs. posted schedule Additional Responsibilities Update pars for ordering guides and eventsRefresh ITG Board and family meal calendarWrite and follow up on pre-shift agendasUpload culinary ops/financial recapsReview/approve HOH schedule by WednesdayAssess staffing and pars with ECMonitor COGS, smallwares, disposables, and chemical budgetsConduct 1:1s with direct reportsVerify inventory and review COGS with ECUpdate Master Walk Thru, line checks, and order guidesSubmit smallwares ordersLead LTO planning and submissionsReview Steritech wins and opportunitiesCoordinate daily BOH operationsOversee recipe execution, prep, and team performanceSupport hiring, training, development, and evaluationsMaintain budgetary needs and safety/sanitation complianceFoster a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and team recognition via Workplace Qualifications Experience as a high-volume Kitchen Manager or Sr. Sous ChefBilingual preferredStrong knowledge of culinary trends and techniquesProficient in BOH systems (Excel, Word, etc.)Ability to follow CNP and regulatory sanitation standardsStrong leadership, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to perform in a fast-paced indoor/outdoor setting, including evenings, weekends, and holidaysCulinary certification or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance401K + Company match20 days of PTO each year4 Volunteer PTO days each yearThanksgiving and Christmas holidaysEmployee Perks