Assistant Kitchen Manager - Downtown & South Asheville

Farm Burger is Growing the Herd!

Assistant Kitchen Manager position available at our Downtown and South Asheville locations:

We are a neighborhood burger joint serving 100% grassfed burgers. Our chefs partner with local farmers and ranchers to create a menu grown by the community. Whether we're creating a burger topped with our pork belly or finding a creative way to use this year's heirloom tomatoes, we bring our passion to the table.

We are in search of awesome people to join our team. We will reward through above-market pay and opportunities for quick growth in a growing company. Learn more about us at farmburger.com.

Job Types: Full-time (40-50 hours per week)

Pay: $18 - $20 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive salary and bonus program for our KMs
• Paid vacation
• Health benefits
• Growth opportunities

Schedule:

• Day and night shifts
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year kitchen management experience
• Strong leadership skills and able to communicate effectively in a high volume, fast-paced
• environment
• Experience with inventory management software a plus
• Familiarity of working with whole animals and off cuts a plus

Assistant Kitchen Manager Job Description:

The assistant kitchen manager is responsible for supporting the Kitchen Manager (KM) and training other BOH team members, maintaining Health Compliance and inventory, working with food and advising the KM on orders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on managing a staff of 20 people
• Engaging in the training of new staff
• Building relationships with local farmers and creating specials showcasing local ingredient
• Managing food costs with proper purchasing, recipe/portion-size maintenance, and waste management
• Writing and enforcing schedules for proper labor cost control
• Adhering to health code protocols and maintaining a well-organized, clean kitchen space
• Taking inventory and managing proper par levels
• Expediting lunch/dinner services while monitoring food quality and team efficiency

COVID-19 considerations:
Safety is our number one priority during this time. We are following a number of different protocols to ensure safety, and this can be discussed during the initial interview.

Shift Availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred) – must be available part of the week

Work Location:

• One location

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Typical end time:

• 9PM

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely:

• No