Assistant Kitchen Leader

Sessions West Coast Deli
  • Mission Viejo, California
  • $21 Per Hour
4 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
Job Overview
We’re hiring an Assistant Kitchen LEADER to support daily kitchen operations, lead shifts, and help maintain food quality, cleanliness, and consistency. This role works directly with the Kitchen Manager and is ideal for someone looking to grow into a full KM position.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be on the line, in prep, and supporting the team—not managing from the sidelines.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Kitchen Manager with daily BOH operations
  • Lead shifts and maintain kitchen flow during service
  • Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
  • Follow and enforce food safety and sanitation procedures
  • Assist with prep planning, inventory, and waste control
  • Train and coach kitchen team members
  • Communicate effectively with FOH leadership
Qualifications
  • Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred (Assistant Kitchen Manager, Lead Cook, Shift Lead)
  • Strong line cook experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable, organized, and accountable
  • Willingness to learn and grow into a Kitchen Manager role
  • Food Handler Card required (or ability to obtain)
What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Growth opportunities within a growing brand
  • Structured training and clear expectations
  • Supportive leadership and team-focused culture
Work Environment
Fast-casual, high-volume kitchen with a focus on quality, speed, and consistency. We value teamwork, communication, and accountability.
Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Numbers & Facts

LocationMission Viejo, California

Skills

  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Food Qualityunmatched
  • Food Safetyunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Inventory Planningunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Sanitationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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