Assistant Kitchen Manager at Puckett's in Franklin

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant is hiring a qualified Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our team in Franklin, TN. We are looking for a leader with a hands‑on and positive leadership approach as we continue to grow and build in this high energy market.

Puckett's is a part of the

A. Marshall Hospitality family of restaurants which also includes 7 other Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant locations, Deacon's New South, and Scout's Pub. We take great pride in what we do and are looking for a talented Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead our amazing team!

• Position:
  Assistant Kitchen Manager
• Location:
  
  120 4th Avenue South Franklin TN 37064
• Start Date:
  
  As soon as available
• Status:
  Full-Time / Exempt and at-will
• Hours:
  
  Vary – Days, Evenings, Weekends

The Assistant Kitchen Manager is responsible for all kitchen functions including assisting with food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, and training of employees in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion size, cost control and sanitation.

• Semi-annual bonus opportunity based on a percentage of base salary is available after 6 continuous months with the company. Locations can earn partial, full or up to 120% of their bonus potential with our accelerators. This position is eligible for 6% of base salary.
• Two weeks paid vacation per fiscal year, available after 6 continuous months with the company.
• Annual incentive trip – we set stretch goals annually for each location and for the locations that meet those goals we take them on a five‑day mostly paid trip to celebrate. We have been to places like Cabo San Lucas, Telluride, CO, and on a cruise! You must be with the company for 10 months to be eligible.
• Eligibility to participate in the company's employee health benefits program which includes Medical
  , Dental and Vision insurance stated 60 days after hire, plus the first of the month.
• Short-Term Disability Insurance, which includes Paid Maternity Leave.
• 50% discount for you and your immediate family at your restaurant of employment for in‑house food and non‑alcoholic beverages.
• 50% discount at any of our affiliated restaurants for in‑house food and non‑alcoholic beverages and apparel.
• Discounted rates available for catering services for all of our affiliated restaurants.

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of
  
  A. Marshall Hospitality: "
  To make every person we interact with feel like family and to make every guest a fan." /li
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant's recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards.
• Work with restaurant managers to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes, and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
• Supervise or coordinate the activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
• Plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants.

• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
• Meet with guests to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.

• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment and food storage areas.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant's preventative maintenance programs.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Order or requisition food, equipment, or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined product specifications and received in correct unit count and condition.
• Ensure that deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant's receiving policies and procedures.
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