Kitchen Assistant Manager

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Role Summary:

The Assistant Kitchen Manager will report to the Kitchen Manager and assist in running all kitchen and back of house operations. As a leader in the kitchen, they are a culinary expert who keeps our kitchens in pristine operating conditions. We are a company that strives off excellence and has a culture that shares a common desire to serve one another in a professional, fast-paced environment.

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. 

Pay Range: 19.56 - 22.01