Assistant Kitchen Manager

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

The Mad Apple Burger & Billiard Co. in Appleton, WI is looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead our back-of-house operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and love being part of a fun, energetic team, this is the opportunity for you. Come help us serve up great food and even better experiences!

• Assist the Kitchen Manager in overseeing daily back-of-house operations and food production
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain high performance standards
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation meet company standards on every plate
• Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering, and minimize waste to control food costs
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance at all times
• Assist in scheduling kitchen staff and managing labor to meet business needs
• Step in as acting Kitchen Manager during absences and high-volume service periods

• 2+ years of kitchen or culinary experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and Serv Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or bar-and-grill environment preferred
• Ability to lead a team with a positive, hands-on management style
• Solid understanding of food cost, inventory management, and kitchen operations
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Strong communication and organizational skills

The Mad Apple Burger & Billiard Co. is Appleton's go-to destination for handcrafted burgers, and 100% scratch made foods,great drinks, and a lively billiards atmosphere. Our guests keep coming back for the unbeatable combination of delicious food and a one-of-a-kind experience. We're proud to foster a workplace where passionate people come together, have fun, and take pride in what they do.