Kitchen Assistant Manager

Description

The Eye Tooth Tavern & Eatery is looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our team. In this role, you will assist in managing daily kitchen operations and supervising staff, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Key responsibilities include training kitchen staff, managing inventory, and performing other tasks as needed to maintain a safe and productive kitchen environment. If you have a passion for food and leadership, we encourage you to apply.

Directly Responsible To

Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Prep Managers, General Manager, FOH Managers

Essential Functions

Daily Operations

1. Supervise staff and provide corrective instruction where needed.
2. Actively run the kitchen, ensuring timely and quality food.
3. Make and oversee staffing adjustments to fit the needs of daily business and labor targets.
4. Monitor the proper use of order forms, waste logs, temp sheets, and inventory forms. Review forms daily to ensure they are being completed thoroughly, accurately, and consistently.
5. Provide daily documentation and communication of events and needs in the Wiki and through email.
6. Work closely with FOH managers to efficiently and effectively communicate information about BOH status, food supply, quality concerns, unusual operational changes, and other relevant building-wide needs.
7. Actively monitor consumption and waste, ensuring the maintenance of food cost targets, and make suggestions for par adjustment as needed.
8. Perform all duties to the communicated expectation level and within the communicated systems provided by the Executive Chef.
9. Assist in the development of new menus and monthly specials menu through tastings, accurate pricing and procedures, and staff training. 
10. Work with the management group to coordinate and create menu changes.
11. Maintain communicated cuisine boundaries. 
12. Adhere to sanitation and safety standards.
13. Work as a team with fellow managers and treat all humans with kindness & respect.

Requirements

Qualifications

Previous supervisory kitchen experience is required. On-the-job tools and training provided. Must have and maintain a current ServSafe Certification.

Skills, Abilities & Work Conditions 

1. Strong leadership skills and the ability to multitask and communicate effectively.
2. Able to maintain a positive, friendly, and professional attitude.
3. Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple personality types for extended periods.
4. Stand and walk for the duration of the shift with minimal breaks.
5. Lift and carry 50+ lbs.
6. Work in fluctuating temperature environments.
7. Have good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
8. Self-motivation and the ability to manage time and accomplish tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
9. Ability to adapt and maintain a strong desire to learn.
10. Knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen terminology. 

We love great benefits, and you should too! Some of our offerings include:

• Profit share bonus program (if the restaurant makes a profit, you get a Bonus Check!) 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with free company matching
• Paid time off
• Meal and drink plan
• Free movies at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub
• Free Alyeska ski/snowboard lift passes
• Discounted Alaska Rock Gym Membership
• Employee parties
• Merchandise discounts