About the role
Description
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Position Summary
The Kitchen Assistant Manager is a key member of the culinary team, responsible for supporting the Kitchen Manager in the daily operation of the kitchen while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, organization, and efficiency.
In addition to strong cooking skills, the ideal candidate will bring excellent organizational and administrative abilities. This position plays an important role in inventory management, food cost control, ordering, scheduling, and staff development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to monitor kitchen performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure the team has the tools, product, and support needed to operate successfully.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Kitchen Manager with the day-to-day operations of the kitchen
Maintain high standards of food quality, preparation, presentation, and consistency
Follow and enforce all health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures
Assist with inventory counts, inventory organization, and inventory control
Monitor product usage and help maintain appropriate inventory levels
Assist with analyzing food costs and COGS and identify opportunities to improve cost control
Accurately place and manage food and supply orders
Monitor deliveries to ensure accuracy, quality, and proper storage
Assist with creating and managing kitchen staff schedules based on business needs
Support proper prep planning and production levels to minimize waste and maximize efficiency
Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff to ensure consistency and adherence to company standards
Provide ongoing guidance and support to team members
Communicate effectively with the Kitchen Manager and culinary team regarding daily operations, staffing, inventory, and other kitchen needs
Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
Lead by example and promote a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment
Step into a leadership role when the Kitchen Manager is unavailable
Requirements
Qualifications
Previous kitchen leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Strong understanding of health, safety, and sanitation requirements
Strong inventory management and control skills
Working knowledge of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and food cost management
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Experience creating and managing employee schedules
Ability to accurately place, receive, and manage product orders
Strong staff training, coaching, and development skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on responsibilities
Ability to analyze information, recognize trends, and work collaboratively to identify opportunities for improvement
Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on kitchen operations
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Westlake Village Inn & Spa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.
* Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.