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Assistant Kitchen Manager

Washington, DCOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$26–$31 /hrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • kitchen experience
  • leadership experience
  • culinary skills
  • knife/prep work
  • flat-top cooking
  • inventory management
  • budget management
  • staff training
  • scheduling
  • payroll

Nice to have

  • career development
  • growth opportunities
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k

Role summary

Join a leading delivery-first restaurant group as an Assistant Kitchen Manager in Washington, DC. This full-time role involves supporting kitchen operations, quality control, food presentation, and maintaining a safe work environment. Responsibilities include assisting with staff training, inventory management, budget oversight, scheduling, and payroll. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in culinary skills, at least 2 years of kitchen experience, and 1 year of leadership experience. This is an opportunity to grow within the restaurant industry and contribute to an innovative culinary journey.

Join the largest delivery-first restaurant group in the United States!

Location: 6120 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
Schedule: Full-Time – AM, PM, Mid Shifts
Hourly Pay: $26-$31 (Based on experience)

Benefits:

● Career development, and growth opportunities
● Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for full-time team members
● 401k with up to 4% employer match after one year
● Free, nutritious meals each shift
 

Assistant Kitchen Manager Responsibilities

● Support quality control and food presentation standards.
● Communicate effectively with the Hospitality Team for excellent customer service.
● Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
● Assist in onboarding, training, and developing kitchen staff.
● Assist in managing inventory, conducting audits, and overseeing the budget.
● Help meet financial and operational targets.
● Ensure compliance with recipes and portion sizes.
● Report and resolve customer service issues.
● Assist in scheduling staff and processing payroll.
● Support inventory counts and daily labor management.
● Address equipment and technical issues.
● Assist in executing catering orders while maintaining kitchen service.
 

Assistant Kitchen Manager Requirements

● Solid foundation in culinary skills, including knife/prep work, flat-top cooking, and more
● Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
● Minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience
● Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience

Who we are: 

At Salted, we're leading the charge to build the next generation of the restaurant industry. We focus on making better-for-you cuisine accessible while offering clean-label, plant-driven, and most importantly – delicious food. Join us in shaping the future of the restaurant industry and be part of our innovative culinary journey!

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company. 

Salted is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hr@hellosalted.com.

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