Kitchen Assistant Manager

Responsibilities: 

The essential duties and responsibilities of an Assistant Kitchen Manager include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Leads the kitchen team in performing all food preparation activities with support of Kitchen Manager 

• Responsible for hiring and scheduling 

• Responsible for counseling, training and developing Team Members as needed with support of Kitchen Manager 

• Orders supplies, inventory and completes order acceptance on weekdays 

• Enforces procedures as established in Cinemark’s Guidelines with all Team Members fairly and consistently 

• When the Kitchen Manager is not present, the Assistant Kitchen Manager is expected to step-in and perform management duties as required 

• Maintains appropriate staffing pars by actively tracking labor and maintaining budgeted staffing expectations 

• Conducts regular line checks to ensure consistent efficiency and productivity 

• Ensures equipment is cleaned daily and supplies are stored properly 

• Ensures that theatre Team Members follow the dress code 

• Reports all Employee relations issues to the General Manager (In the absence of the General Manager, management should report Employee relations issues to www.convercent.com) 

• Consistently identifies and sanitizes Employee and Guest high-contact areas 

• Properly utilizes Personal Protective Equipment while completing position-specific tasks 

• Adapts to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks 

• Properly addresses any safety or security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.) 

• All management members must follow the Employee Relations Reporting Protocol 

• All management members are held at a high work ethic standard and code of conduct 

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned 

Requirements:  

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• High School or G.E.D. graduate preferred 

• Minimum of 2 years of kitchen supervisory experience preferred 

• Completion of three basic courses (Management Foundations, Annual Certifications, and MAP Core) within Cinemark’s Management Accreditation Program 

• Completes basic food handling training and obtains any local or state mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required 

• Management members who work with alcohol are required to complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program 

• Ability to recruit, train, and lead others 

• Must be able to use independent judgement and resolve conflict 

• Availability to work flexible hours which include evenings, weekends, and holidays 

• Requires regular and consistent attendance 

• Has an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift 

• Provides excellent Guest service 

• Accurate cash handling and basic math skills 

• Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English 

• Ability to work in a team environment and independently 

• Ability to take and follow direction 

• Responds with a sense of urgency 

• Knowledgeable in safely handling kitchen equipment and maintaining supplies and equipment 

• Ability to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, presentation, and preparation 

• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail 

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred 

Physical and Environmental Requirements: 

• Frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. 

• Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater. 

• Noise level may be moderate to high at times. 

• Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.