Assistant Kitchen Manager
Stonewood Grill & Tavern
At Stonewood Grill& Tavern, we take pride in being a fully scratch kitchen committed to exceptional food quality, hand-crafted preparation, and neighborhood hospitality. From hand-cut steaks to fresh seafood delivered seven days a week, our kitchens are built on passion, consistency, and teamwork.
We are currently seeking a strong, hands-on Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our leadership team.
Position Overview
The Assistant Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in the daily operation and success of the kitchen. This leader will work directly alongside the Kitchen Manager and Operating Partner to execute high-quality food, maintain kitchen standards, lead cooks by example, and help drive operational excellence. This is a working management position that requires strong leadership, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to perform in a high-volume scratch kitchen environment.
Responsibilities
- Execute line functions and lead by example during service
- Assist with daily kitchen operations in a fully scratch kitchen
- Cut and portion meats and seafood in-house to company specifications
- Support ordering, inventory management, and product rotation
- Manage prep production and kitchen organization
- Train, coach, and develop line cooks and prep cooks
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
- Ensure proper sanitation, safety, and cleanliness procedures are followed
- Assist in labor management and scheduling
- Help create a positive, accountable, team-driven culture
What We’re Looking For
- Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred
- Strong line execution and scratch cooking knowledge
- Experience with meat cutting and portioning is highly preferred
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Passion for hospitality, quality, and team development
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Growth opportunities within a locally owned restaurant group
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to be part of a respected, quality-driven concept
- Hands-on leadership culture where your impact matters
If you are passionate about scratch cooking, leadership, and delivering a great guest experience through exceptional kitchen execution, we’d love to meet you.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING OUR TEAM!!