Assistant Kitchen Manager

Job Purpose:

AKM supports the KM/GM by supervising day to day operations in their department. KMs may share in or own any aspects of running the shift as directed by the KM/GM.

Responsibilities:

• Run daily operations; oversee all team members (FOH and BOH)
• Deliver any necessary discipline in a timely manner
• Meet with other managers weekly; team leads at least every other week
• Foster an environment of creativity, productivity and sense of urgency
• Effectively communicate and work with all managers, leads and team members
• Make decisions based on what’s best for Lil’s, the guests and the staff
• Ordering and inventory
• Constant communication with all
• Being lead trainer for any new team leads.
• Provide clear communication in all reports at the end of the day.
• Respond to any food/beverage safety or quality issues, taking action to protect reputation and standards.
• Support change efforts, ideas and other managers.
• Model Lil’s culture of pride, ownership, flexibility and desire to exceed expectations.
• Educate staff on all aspects of Lil’s culture and support it in communications and actions.
• Help design and run staff meetings, summits, etc.
• Maintain a clean environment (kitchen, line,, storage, etc.) at all times
• Analyze labor and make adjustments as needed
• Work with vendors as needed
• Oversee any and all equipment and maintenance
• Work with KM/GM/CM as needed

Other:

• Must be available 40 hours a week and all holidays (flexible to schedule change if needed)
• Regular Supervisory Session meetings with manager
• Other duties as assigned by KM/GM

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person