Assistant Kitchen Manager - Store

About This Role

Developing skills in kitchen leadership is at the heart of this Assistant Kitchen Manager role, where you will help oversee daily operations, ensure food safety, and maintain efficient kitchen systems. You will also deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to employee development, all while upholding the high standards of Parker's Kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and employees in a respectful, courteous manner, fostering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
• Speak honestly and act with integrity, upholding company values at all times
• Conduct weekly inventory counts and generate cost of sales reports
• Manage and audit inventory levels to ensure they align with the budget
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to learn and assist in managing labor costs by scheduling employees according to the approved labor budget
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in enforcing the Safety and Health Policy to maintain a safe and compliant environment
• Stock food and beverage areas with products and supplies to ensure in-stock conditions at all times
• Prepare all made-to-order food and/or beverages according to recipe or customer specifications
• Ensure safe food handling procedures are maintained at all times
• Communicate procedures, promotions, and new products to employees and customers
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the department
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by sharing expertise and assisting in the development of others

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age upon hire date
• Must have reliable transportation
• Completion of food safety certification within the first month of employment is required
• Completion of a skills-based certification within the first 120 days of employment is mandatory
• Ability to work varied hours, days, and shifts as needed by the employer due to business circumstances
• Ability to stand for extended periods, ranging from 8 to 10 hours
• Ability to multitask, perform repeated bending, standing, reaching, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in environments with wet floors, temperature fluctuations, and loud noise levels