Job Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager
New Casual Dining Restaurant multiple openings in Omaha
Reports To: Culinary Partner
Omaha NE
Pay 55k to 70k
Join Our Culinary Team! Are you a passionate Kitchen Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career
We are thrilled to announce we are expanding our culinary presence in the vibrant Omaha NE Market and are seeking talented leaders to join our team!
We believe great food starts with a great team. As we open new restaurants we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Join us and become part of a dynamic company where your culinary skills and leadership will shine.
BENEFITS:
Medical Dental Vision & Pharmacy Benefits
Company-provided Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term Disability
401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older)
PERKS:
Competitive pay quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
Business Casual Work Attire
Meal Discount
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Kitchen Manager role is designed as the developmental step toward becoming a Culinary
Partner. Success in this position is measured through consistency leadership and operational excellencequalities opening the door to future partnership opportunities with our growing company
The Kitchen Manager plays a vital leadership role in ensuring the daily culinary operation reflects the standards pride and hospitality that define The Best Little Upscale
Neighborhood Joint.
Reporting directly to the Culinary Partner the Kitchen Manager supports all back-of-house operations with a focus on execution team development and consistency. This role leads by examplebalancing hands-on cooking coaching and organization to uphold our commitment to scratch-made quality smooth service and memorable guest experiences.
The Kitchen Manager is a trusted extension of the Culinary Partner ensuring our standards are executed with precision care and passion every shift.
YOUR IMPACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Culinary Leadership & Operations
Lead daily kitchen operations in conjunction with the Culinary Partner to ensure efficiency
consistency and quality.
Oversee food preparation and execution to ensure adherence to recipes portion
standards and presentation guidelines.
Conduct line checks station setups and shift walk-throughs to maintain readiness and
excellence.
Maintain cleanliness sanitation and organization in all kitchen areas.
Oversee proper storage labeling and rotation of all products.
Support the maintenance and care of all kitchen equipment.
Team Development & Training
Supervise train and mentor culinary team members fostering a culture of pride
accountability and teamwork.
Assist with recruiting onboarding and developing new culinary team members.
Provide daily feedback coaching and recognition to strengthen team performance.
Lead by examplemodeling consistency integrity and genuine hospitality.
Operational Standards & Financial Responsibility
Monitor food quality waste and portioning to maintain food cost goals.
Support scheduling labor planning and daily prep levels based on business volume and
forecasts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
What Success Looks Like
Every shift runs smoothly with efficient communication and teamwork.
Dishes are executed consistently and presented to standards.
The kitchen team feels supported trained and motivated.
Labor waste and food cost goals are achieved through smart proactive management.
Cleanliness organization and morale remain high every day.
The Culinary Partner trusts the Kitchen Manager to uphold standards and lead with
confidence.
Dependable and detail-oriented with a passion for culinary excellence.
Hands-on leader who leads through action not just direction.
Calm confident and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
Strong communicator who builds trust across the team.
Interested in this Assistant Kitchen Manager position with a rapidly expanding casual dining restaurant
Required Experience:
Manager