Assistant Kitchen Manager
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Job overview
Salted is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager. Salted seeks an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support quality control, food presentation, safety, staff onboarding, inventory, budgeting, and catering execution within its Union City restaurant, while communicating with the hospitality team, resolving customer issues, managing scheduling and payroll, and ensuring compliance with recipes and portion sizes.
Key focus areas include Support quality control and food presentation standards., Communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service., and Maintain a safe and healthy work environment..
Successful candidates bring Ability To Stand For Extended Periods, Ability To Lift Up To 50 Lbs, and 2 Years Kitchen Experience. Important skills include Culinary Skills, Knife Work, Prep Work, and Flat-Top Cooking. Preferred (not required): Quality Control, Food Presentation Standards, Effective Communication, and Maintain Safe And Healthy Work Environment.
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Full job description
Join the largest delivery-first restaurant group in the United States!
Location: 2100 Kerrigan Ave., Union City, NJ 07087 Schedule: Full-Time – AM, PM, Mid Shifts Hourly Pay: $26-$31
Benefits:
- Career development, and growth opportunities
- Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for full-time team members
- 401k with up to 4% employer match after one year
- Free, nutritious meals each shift
Assistant Kitchen Manager Responsibilities
- Support quality control and food presentation standards.
- Communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Assist in onboarding, training, and developing kitchen staff.
- Assist in managing inventory, conducting audits, and overseeing the budget.
- Help meet financial and operational targets.
- Ensure compliance with recipes and portion sizes.
- Report and resolve customer service issues.
- Assist in scheduling staff and processing payroll.
- Support inventory counts and daily labor management.
- Address equipment and technical issues.
- Assist in executing catering orders while maintaining kitchen service.
Assistant Kitchen Manager Requirements
- Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work, flat-top cooking, and more
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience
- Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience
Who we are:
At Salted, we're leading the charge to build the next generation of the restaurant industry. We focus on making better-for-you cuisine accessible while offering clean-label, plant-driven, and most importantly – delicious food. Join us in shaping the future of the restaurant industry and be part of our innovative culinary journey!
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
Salted is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].
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