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You'll work in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager and BOH team to maintain our high standards.\nResponsibilities:\nCulinary Excellence: Prepare and oversee the preparation of dishes to the highest culinary standards.\nKitchen Leadership: Lead and guide kitchen staff in various culinary tasks, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to food safety standards.\nInventory Management: Manage kitchen inventory, order ingredients, and monitor stock levels to support the crafting of our diverse menu items.\nSafety and Sanitation: Enforce food safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.\nQuality Control: Conduct regular quality checks on prepared dishes, ensuring they meet the highest standards and presentation requirements.\nCost Control: Work with the Head Chef to control food costs and minimize waste while maintaining exceptional quality.\nTraining: Assist in the training and development of kitchen staff, ensuring they are skilled in crafting our diverse menu items and craft cocktails.\nCollaboration: Work closely with front-of-house staff, including servers, bartenders, and management, to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and dining areas.\nQualifications:\nCulinary Expertise: Extensive culinary knowledge and skills in various cooking techniques, food preparation, and presentation, with a focus on fine dining and appetizers.\nExperience: Several years of experience as a Assistant Kitchen Manager or similar role in a high-end restaurant, showcasing your culinary leadership.\nLeadership: Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate kitchen staff effectively.\nFood Safety: Knowledge of food safety regulations and the ability to enforce them in the kitchen.\nAdaptability: Flexibility to handle high-stress situations and adapt to changing demands during peak service times.\nJoin our team at Waterfront and be part of a dynamic culinary experience, where dining, appetizers, and craft cocktails come together in a picturesque waterfront setting. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and delivering a memorable dining experience, we'd love to hear from you.\nTo apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your kitchen expertise and why you're a great fit for our team.\nPay: $60,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nEmployee discount\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nPaid training\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Waterfront","rawCompany":"waterfront","city":"Stuart","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T14:02:40.549Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-1011.00","title":"Chefs and Head Cooks","slug":"chefs-and-head-cooks"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Kitchen Manager","description":"Waterfront, located in the heart of Downtown Stuart, Florida, is a culinary destination known for its picturesque waterfront setting. 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