Restaurant AssistantKitchen Manager

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Restaurant AssistantKitchen Manager

Cibolo, TX
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

Join a guest-focused restaurant with strong growth, offering hands-on leadership, competitive benefits, and a dynamic culture. Support BOH team, oversee operations, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

  • 2+ years BOH leadership
  • Scratch kitchen experience
  • Knowledge of safety and inventory
  • Team-first leadership
  • Stable work history

Qualifications

  • Full-service or casual experience
  • Ability to mentor staff
  • Strong communication skills
  • High-energy personality
  • Current employment preferred

Full job description

Assistant Kitchen Manager

We’re looking for a high-energy, people-first Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the leadership of the heart of the house at one of our established locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, scratch kitchen environment and enjoy developing teams while staying hands-on in the operation, we’d love to connect.


Why Join Us?

  • Fun, energetic, guest-focused concept
  • Strong internal culture with clear growth opportunities
  • Hands-on leadership team that promotes from within
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and team perks

Assistant Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

  • Support the leadership and development of the BOH team with a focus on consistency, cleanliness, and execution
  • Assist in overseeing prep, line operations, and ticket flow in a high-volume scratch kitchen
  • Help maintain food and labor cost targets through proper prep, ordering, and waste control
  • Ensure safety, sanitation, and food quality standards are consistently upheld
  • Partner with FOH leadership to ensure smooth service and a strong guest experience
  • Train and mentor line cooks and prep team members; lead by example during peak shifts

Assistant Kitchen Manager Requirements

  • 2+ years of BOH leadership experience (Sous Chef, AKM, or similar) in a full-service or polished casual concept
  • Scratch kitchen experience required; new restaurant opening experience is a plus
  • Solid understanding of food safety, inventory management, and labor controls
  • High-energy, hands-on leadership style with a team-first mindset
  • Stable work history; currently employed strongly preferred

Assistant Kitchen Manager Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage with family plan options
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free meals during shifts
  • Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities
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