While our Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for a variety of managerial tasks, common duties include:
- Manage inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service
- Help in the process of hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation
- Streamline the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times
- Work to develop and maintain the restaurant menu
- Set regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levels
- Creating schedules for all kitchen staff
- Track kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste
An excellent Assistant Kitchen Manager will possess a diverse set of skills. Skills which are important include:
- A strong base of culinary knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Financial understanding
- Physical stamina to withstand a full shift potentially on their feet