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Assistant Kitchen Manager

Salted

Hayward, CAFull-time$27–32/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27–32/hr
Location
Hayward, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Salted is hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager. Join the largest delivery-first restaurant group in the United States as an Assistant Kitchen Manager, supporting quality control, staff onboarding, inventory management, and catering execution while maintaining safety, compliance, and customer service standards.

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 Quality Control, Food Presentation Standards, Effective Communication, Safe And Healthy Work Environment Maintenance, Staff Onboarding, and Staff Training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality ControlFood Presentation StandardsEffective CommunicationSafe and Healthy Work Environment MaintenanceStaff OnboardingStaff TrainingStaff DevelopmentInventory ManagementAuditingBudget OversightFinancial Target AchievementOperational Target AchievementRecipe CompliancePortion Size ComplianceCustomer Service Issue ResolutionStaff SchedulingPayrollInventory CountsDaily Labor ManagementEquipment Issue ResolutionTechnical Issue ResolutionCatering Order ExecutionKitchen Service MaintenanceCulinary SkillsKnife WorkPrep WorkFlat-Top Cooking

Qualifications

Ability to Stand for Extended PeriodsAbility to Lift Up to 50 Lbs2+ Years Kitchen Experience1+ Year Leadership Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Join the largest delivery-first restaurant group in the United States!

Location: 1025 A St, Hayward, CA 94541 Schedule: Full-Time – AM, PM, and Midshifts Hourly Pay: $27 - $32

Benefits:

  • Career development, and growth opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for full-time team members
  • 401k with up to a 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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