Kitchen Assistant Manager

Position: KITCHEN ASSISTANT MANAGER
Overall Compensation & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees
401k plan – Employer matching

Paid time off accruals
20% Employee discount

Free Box Items for employees

Performance reviews (60-day, 6-month, Annual)
Quarterly Bonus
* Happy Hour Bonus
* Birthday Bonus
** For more information, please contact us, and we will be happy to answer any questions about this benefit.

General

Purpose:

To support the Prepared Foods Manager to achieve the financial targets outlined by the Store Manager, and to grow the department’s sales through the production of quality food items, outstanding customer service and creative merchandising, and by managing, supporting, and developing the Kitchen staff members through clear direction and strong leadership.

Essential Duties:

Assume ownership of the Kitchen in the absence of the Prepared Foods Manager.

Gain skills, knowledge, and ability needed to assist the Prepared Foods Manager in the following areas:

Achieve financial goals set forth by the Store Manager and DOO: sales, margins, and inventory.

Perform key human resource functions: hire and train new employees, document performance evaluations, issue disciplinary counselings, and terminations, monitor staff breaks, provide succession training, and complete supporting documentation in a timely manner.

Effectively manage the staff of the Kitchen through quality training, regular open communication, and meetings, clearly stated expectations, and an emphasis on each employee’s growth and development.

Write the Kitchen schedules to effectively handle the department’s workflow provide outstanding customer service and remain within labor budget. Monitor staff breaks and minimize overtime.

Ensure the delivery of consistent, outstanding customer service in the Deli that conforms to the Customer Service Standards, including proper response to customer requests, suggestions, and feedback in a timely manner.

Develop and maintain an outstanding merchandising plan that addresses displays, promotions, cleanliness, new products, resets, and contributes to the overall appearance of the store.

Execute sales/promotions in a timely manner and work with the Marketing Department to sample products.

Ensure proper department signage.

Manage purchasing function with respect to proper mix, order cycles, and order books.

Ensure all products meet quality standards through proper rotation and by only selling fresh product.

Maintain an abundant stock appearance while minimizing inventory; provide organic items whenever possible and seek new sources for organics.

Manage shrink and monitor credits through effective organization and follow through.

Maximize time spent on production (spend a minimum of 75% of scheduled hours in production of products).Promote and maintain a positive, clean, and safe atmosphere for shopping and working.

Able to create daily production sheets and delegate tasks to Cook I and Cook II according to skill level.

Ensure that the hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation, starting with the ingredients, and ending with the finished dishes.

Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in clean working order and alert management of any malfunction before it affects the efficiency of the kitchen.

Other Responsibilities:

Assist with quarterly inventories of the Kitchen.

Assist other team members in achieving the goals of the Deli Department and the store.

Attend all scheduled all-store meetings and assist Prepared Foods Manager in facilitating regular Department meetings (minimum of 1/Qtr).Know store layout/product location to walk the customer to the appropriate aisle when asked.

Adhere to and enforce all Deli and Store policies as outlined by the Prepared Foods Manager, Staff Member…