ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER

Description

· Observing employees to ensure that they are following policies and procedures correctly.

· Training new employees about company policies, food safety standards, and kitchen procedures

· Managing the daily operations of the kitchen under the direction of the head Kitchen Manager or executive chef.

· Maintaining inventory of food supplies and ordering new items as needed.

· Communicating with other departments to ensure that all food orders are placed and delivered on time.

· Managing the budget for the kitchen department, including purchasing food supplies, equipment, and materials

· Inspecting incoming food shipments for quality, quantity, and conformity to standards before accepting them

· Overseeing the kitchen staff, including hiring new employees when needed.

· Managing the inventory of supplies in the kitchen such as dishware, utensils, cookware, food products, etc.

Requirements

· -Minimum of 2 years of current experience as Assistant Kitchen Manager in a full-service concept.

 

· Communication skills: As an assistant manager, you may be required to communicate with the Head Kitchen Manager, other kitchen staff and restaurant patrons. Effective communication skills can help you convey messages clearly and answer questions. You may also be responsible for training new kitchen staff, so communication skills can help you convey information effectively.

 

· Leadership skills: As an assistant manager, you may oversee training new employees and overseeing their work. You may also oversee delegating tasks and assigning shifts. Your ability to lead others is an important skill for this position.

 

· Problem-solving skills: As an assistant manager, you may be responsible for handling customer complaints and resolving issues with employees. You can use your problem-solving skills to find solutions to these issues. You can also use these skills to help the kitchen manager find solutions to issues they may be having.

 

· Organizational skills: As an assistant manager, you may be responsible for scheduling, managing inventory and ordering supplies. Having strong organizational skills can help you complete your tasks efficiently. You may also be responsible for managing employee schedules, so having good organizational skills can help you keep track of employee shifts and ensure you have enough staff on duty.