Chef's Assistant / Kitchen Manager
united bowl nationLos Angeles, CA
Chef's Assistant / Kitchen Manager
united bowl nationLos Angeles, CAMid L4
Chefs and Head CooksFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersFood Service Managers
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Hands-On Role:
Thriving, extraordinary Marina Del Rey restaurant is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Chef’s Assistant / Kitchen Manager to join our passionate culinary team. This is a very hands-on position requiring a proactive, detail-oriented, and resourceful individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily kitchen prep and floor operations
- Manage procurement and sourcing from vendors such as Restaurant Depot, Smart & Final, Harbor, Business Center and other specialty goods/suppliers.
- Maintain full command of POS systems, including troubleshooting, updates, and staff training.
- Keep up with employee hours making sure clock ins and outs are accurate
- Prepare weekly schedules based on labor needs and availability.
- Oversee staff onboarding and training, including the execution of training modules.
- Be the communicator between front- and back-of-house operations.
- Collaborate closely with ownership on menu planning, recipes, team development, and operational growth.
Qualifications:
Must have a reliable vehicle and be comfortable handling multi-location sourcing runs.
Minimum 3 years experience in food and hospitality, restaurant management or kitchen operations.
Strong working knowledge of food products, cost control, and vendor negotiation.
Proficient in POS systems, Excel, payroll platforms, and AI-driven tools.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle social media feeds for daily and weekly events.
Deep passion for food, service, and hospitality excellence.
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Level
Mid L4
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Chefs and Head Cooks
Industry
Full-Service Restaurants
Posted
yesterday