Assistant Kitchen Manager

As an Assistant Kitchen Manager at Pura Vida Miami, you will oversee kitchen personnel, assist with recruitment and development, and collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to improve operating results and personnel development. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal food handling regulations and standards. You will also be responsible for training kitchen staff, communicating the company vision, and modeling a positive work environment.

What You Will Do

Your main responsibilities will include supervising kitchen personnel, observing and evaluating employee performance, providing coaching, and assisting with recruitment, selection, promotion, management, development, and progressive discipline of personnel. You will also assist in implementing and managing kitchen and restaurant policies and procedures, facilitate training sessions, and communicate with kitchen staff.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a food production facility, fast-paced restaurant, or full dining service. You should be organized, detail-oriented, and have experience in training and developing kitchen staff. You should also be able to work well in a stressful and fast-paced environment and be comfortable using a computer and navigating standard office and point-of-sale software.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a food production facility, fast-paced restaurant, or full dining service
• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant's own expense
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Experience in training and developing kitchen staff
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a kitchen setting
• Flexibility to work closing shifts and during weekends
• Ability to work well in a stressful and fast-paced environment
• Certification from a culinary school or degree in Restaurant Management is a plus
• Comfortable using a computer, navigating standard office and point-of-sale software
• Ability to bend and reach overhead often
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
• PTO
• Discounted Meals
• Growth Opportunities
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match