Assistant Kitchen Manager

Job DescriptionWHAT IS AN ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER? As the leaders of the Kitchen, AKMs are the culinary experts who keep our Kitchens in pristine operating conditions. You get to select and motivate an elite group of BOH employees.THE DETAILSConsistently meet or exceed the standard of food safety and food quality to insure the guest experienceAssist in hiring, training, retaining and developing promotable peopleOptimize financial results by controlling costs (i.e. food waste, food production)Execute Flight plan when scheduled to be Kitchen Manager on dutyTo insure the execution of Dave and Buster's operating standards and philosophies in the kitchen.Supervise the kitchen during a shift, creating the energy, teamwork and morale needed to provide an excellent guest experienceHave a game plan for the shift to include goals for ticket times, staff development and profitabilityExecute opening, pre-closing, and closing procedures according to the standardHold staff accountable for performance by providing feedback throughout the shift and by checking people outManage the labor goals for the shift by recommending to BOH Managers cuts as volume dictates in order to maximize productivityMaintain a safe (physical plant and food hygiene) and secure environment for all staffInsure the freshness of all food product through proper purchasing and product rotationInsure the quality of all product to the guest through recipe adherence, quality control and ticket timelinesAssist Kitchen Manager in setting department goalsOversee the execution and administration of the MIT training programOversee the execution and administration of the staff hat programConduct recipe and station validation dailyOversee the development of certified trainers in the kitchenAssist KM with staff performance evaluationsMake wage increase and termination recommendations to Kitchen Manager as neededFollow purchasing guidelines to insure overall financial accountability for product and supply inventory, etc.Complete all required paperwork in a timely and accurate mannerCommunicate regularly with staff members using all available communications tools (i.e. one on ones)Communicate weekly with the Kitchen Manager regarding progress on departmental goals and/or area of responsibilityComplete projects as established by the Kitchen Manager in a timely fashionAssist in the follow up on all changes to Dave and Buster's food products, kitchen systems, staff training and proceduresInsure the timely completion of all repairs to kitchen equipment and facilityLEGAL MAKES US SAYRequiredThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the team member will regularly be required to:Must be open to relocation as part of your career progression with Dave & Buster’s. If at any time you are no longer able to relocate, it may impact your ability to stay in the AKM role.Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions.Move about facility and stand for long periods of time.Read and write handwritten notes.Lift and carry up to 50-60 pounds.Must have regular and predictable attendance.Must be at least 21 years of age.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.Salary Range16.819.95We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.