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We are looking for team players that thrive on passion and purpose to join our team and contribute to an authentic vision to positively influence our Guests, and each other.\n\nAs second in command in the kitchen, the Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM) is responsible for the supervision of the hourly kitchen team members, serving as Kitchen Manager on Duty in the absence of the Kitchen Manager. AKM fills cooking positions as needed for the efficient running of the kitchen and plays a vital part in execution of line-checks to ensure kitchen’s readiness for daily business. Manages clean-up responsibilities to ensure the proper closing of the kitchen at night. Primary position during rushes is to serve as lead expediter. The Assistant Kitchen Manager is always guiding and mentoring hourly team members in the performance of their duties to ensure back of house operates successfully, resulting in excellent guest experience.\n\nAssistant Kitchen Manager Responsibilities\n\nMaintain personnel files for all hourly kitchen team members.\n\nEnsure high levels of food quality, presentation and cost control.\n\nExpedite the line during peak periods and/or work in a dynamic capacity along with expediter to maintain low ticket times and ensure properly prepared menu items are produced by the kitchen at all times.\n\nFollow recipe and/or product specifications for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, slicing, storing and serving food in the establishment.\n\nSupervise and ensure recipe adherence and/or product specifications for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, slicing, storing and serving food in the establishment by all team members during your shifts.\n\nSafely operate a variety of kitchen equipment (i.e. choppers, mixing machine, slicers, steamers, grills, etc).\n\nControl food waste, loss and usage.\n\nAssist Kitchen Manager to maintain a standard of sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen utensils, equipment and all related areas.\n\nAssist Kitchen Manager in the hiring, development and coaching of team members to reduce turnover.\n\nResponsible for placing all food orders in accordance with pars set by Kitchen Manager.\n\nAssist Kitchen Manager in conducting weekly inventory of all food and paper items.\n\nAct as Kitchen Manager whenever KM is not present in the building, and always maintain a leadership role guiding and correcting proper procedures.\n\nAble to act with initiative, and plan for the future and unforeseen circumstances.\n\nAssistant Kitchen Manager Qualifications\n\nExtensive understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.\n\nExtensive understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.\n\nPrevious supervisor experience and professional communication skills required.\n\nAvailable to work any shift and all holidays.\n\nAbility to take direction and work in a team environment.\n\nAbility to coach and develop talent and mentor Line Cooks.\n\nAbility to work calmly and effectively under pressure.\n\nMust have problem solving abilities and be self‑motivated, organized, and able to multi‑task.\n\nHave a commitment to quality service, and food knowledge.\n\nAssistant Kitchen Manager needs to be current in terms of the Serve Safe certification; within 6 months or less of joining the team, the candidate must attain manager level certification within the Serve Safe system.\n\nThorough knowledge of and adherence to the law regarding: Licensing and Labor Laws, Health and Safety Regulations, Food Handling and Hygiene Laws, Fire Regulations and Procedures, First Aid Procedures.\n\nGlory Days Grill is a sports‑themed family‑friendly American grill and bar that combines an award‑winning menu of freshly prepared appetizers, entrees and sandwiches with entertainment that appeals to all ages. Each restaurant has an abundance of televisions to watch the big game, Chive TV, cartoons or just about anything that's worth watching. Glory Days Grill offers a full bar, to go services, catering and banquet/party facilities. 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