Assistant Kitchen Manager – Alcove OTR

Why Join Mad Tree as an Assistant Kitchen Manager?

If you want to lead in a place where people genuinely care — about each other, about craft, and about the community we serve — then Mad Tree is where you belong. As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you’ll help shape a kitchen culture rooted in connection, growth, and giving a f
* ck. You’ll guide a team that supports one another, celebrates wins together, and takes pride in creating experiences that bring people closer to nature and to each other. This role is more than running a line or managing a shift. It’s about building a team that feels valued, crafting exceptional food with consistency and care, and leading with purpose every day.

You’ll collaborate across departments, mentor emerging talent, and help create a kitchen environment where people feel supported, heard, and inspired.

• Transparent compensation
• 401(k) — save for what’s next and help build your future
• FREE mental health support — 8 in-person/video sessions + unlimited text-based therapy
• Paid volunteer time annually + company-wide Community Impact Day
• Enjoy what we create — Team member discounts plus regular gift cards for Mad Tree food, beverages, and merch
• Continued growth — Cross‑training opportunities across hospitality operations
• Nature‑inspired work spaces — Designed to connect people to nature and each other
• Face‑to‑face humanity — Real human connection, not screen isolation
• A team that gives a f
  * ck — People who are passionate and genuinely care

The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports the Kitchen Manager in all operational aspects, providing leadership during service while assisting with administrative functions including invoices, scheduling, hiring, and inventory management. They will also be an avid Mad Tree Brewing Company ambassador who lives out our behaviors of Connect, Grow, and Give a F
* ck.

$44,500 – $55,000 – $60,000 with eligibility for additional variable compensation

• Lead by example in fostering a positive, values-driven culture where team members feel supported, engaged, and accountable.
• Develop team members through regular coaching conversations, skill-building opportunities, and clear career pathing discussions
• Foster cross‑departmental collaboration by building strong relationships with FOH, Private Events, and bar teams to ensure unified service delivery
• Act as the designated person‑in‑charge of kitchen operations during assigned shifts when the Kitchen Manager is not present; supervising food preparation, cooking techniques, presentation, and maintaining consistency and quality
• Provide a strong presence in the kitchen and on the line. Skillfully and knowledgeably work all kitchen stations
• Lead and guide kitchen team members during service, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to standards (i.e. recipe, ticket time, cleanliness, plate presentation, etc)
• Conduct pre‑shift meetings and quality checks before, during, and after service periods
• Troubleshoot operational issues that arise during service and implement appropriate solutions
• Document and communicate shift notes, concerns, and successes on log notes
• Partner with location leadership to provide outstanding guest experiences through delivery of our Points of Differentiation:
  We are Warm & Welcoming, We Craft to Exceed Expectations, and Together, We Plant a Better Community
• Monitor and maintain food quality and consistency through active oversight and hands‑on involvement
• Monitor guest feedback and strive to continuously improve food quality and service
• Collaborate regularly with the Private Events team to plan and execute event catering. Support execution of special events and catering functions as needed
• Train, coach, and develop team members through onboarding, ongoing feedback, and performance management to maintain high standards.
• Clearly conveying expectations and feedback while developing positive relationships and connection with team members and management
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and a training program for all kitchen operations
• Support the Kitchen Manager with administrative tasks including invoice processing,…