About the position
The Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM) plays a crucial role in supporting the back-of-house team and the kitchen manager within a specific restaurant. This position operates with limited supervision and is responsible for maintaining high kitchen standards, ensuring quality and consistency in food preparation and service on a daily basis. The AKM is expected to be a leader with a coaching attitude, helping both the restaurant management team and team members to run efficient back-of-house operations. This role requires a proactive approach to managing kitchen activities, including overseeing the setup for the opening crew, checking schedules for incoming team members, and adhering to security procedures. In addition to these responsibilities, the AKM will conduct daily health inspections, review inventory, and prepare to receive orders. They must ensure that all food safety standards are met, including checking temperatures of freezers, dish machines, and refrigeration units before food preparation. The AKM must also have a thorough knowledge of the flavor profiles and specifications of menu items, follow recipe cards without compromise, and review daily sanitation checklists. The role involves working closely with the kitchen staff to ensure efficient ticket flow and optimal cook times, contributing to a smooth and productive kitchen environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain high employment quality standards consistent with Bloomin' Brands policies
- Assist in set ups for the opening crew in the kitchen
- Check schedule for incoming team members
- Adhere and coach security procedures
- Check out the close from the night before
- Review inventory on a daily basis
- Prepare to receive orders
- Keep track of self-life adherence
- Check temperatures on freezer, dish machine, and refrigeration units before prepping
- Knowledge of the flavor profile and specifications of menu items
- Follow recipe cards with no compromise
- Review the daily sanitation checklist and conduct the checks
- Conduct daily health inspections
- Adhere to sanitation, temperature, and food safety standards
- Work the flow of the tickets to ensure good cook times
Requirements
- Certified trainer in any back-of-house functions
- Passing grade in Assessment testing
- Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Minimum 21 years of age
Nice-to-haves
- Previous experience in the restaurant industry
- Previously held positions of leadership
- Trained and proficient in all areas of the back-of-house functions
Benefits
- Career Growth
- Work/Life balance with flexible scheduling and PTO (when eligible)
- Health (medical, dental, and vision) insurance options for eligible team members
- Meal comp benefits
- Anniversary Program
- Rx for pet's prescription savings program
- Employee discounts with Perks at Work
- Rewards and recognition programs
