Assistant Kitchen Manager - Kennebunk, ME

Job Title: Assistant Kitchen Manager

Company: Federal Jack's

Location: 8 Western Ave

Pay Range: $20-25hr

Shifts/Hours: Days/Nights/Weekends

Employment Type: FT & PT

Opportunity Type: Direct Hire

One of the state's first brew pubs, Federal Jack's is also the birthplace of Shipyard Brewing Company’s award winning-line of handcrafted ales. Located at 8 Western Ave in Kennebunk, this airy, seminal Maine tavern offers upscale dining & stunning water views with its signature house-made ales. Federal Jack's is looking for a skilled and motivated Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our growing and dynamic team. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and want to be part of an esteemed brewpub, we'd love to meet you. In collaboration with the Head Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring our culinary offerings are of the highest quality.

As an independent, Maine-owned company, we pride ourselves on offering fresh food, handcrafted beers, exceptional hospitality, and an iconic atmosphere. With a menu focused on seafood and creative pub fare you will have the opportunity to contribute your culinary expertise. If you're an aspiring, creative, and professional manager who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing, we invite you to apply. We seek a coach, not a cop. Success in our organization is defined by your willingness to share and gain knowledge, fostering a skilled culinary team, and consistently exceeding guest expectations. In this high-volume setting, you will find challenges and rewards with strong team support.

Visit https://federaljacks.com/ to learn more about our famous pub!!

ESSENTIAL PROFESSIONAL FUNCTIONS:

- Assist the kitchen manager in food preparation, quality maintenance, and sanitation

- Ensure consistent adherence to recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards

- Train new kitchen staff in cooking methods, preparation, presentation, portion control, cost management, and sanitation

- Cultivate a positive, professional, and safe work environment

- Provide operational support to maintain guest service standards

- Complete required paperwork in an organized and timely manner

- Oversee equipment maintenance and cleanliness

- Collaborate with management to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes, and maintain food cost standards

- Assist in writing and costing weekly specials

- Organize inventory and manage orders

- Schedule labor to meet business needs

- Enforce kitchen equipment safety and sanitation practices

- Maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control

- Foster positive relationships with purveyors

- Assist in monthly inventory completion

- Perform other assigned duties

RESULTS UPON WHICH PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED:

- Guest satisfaction with food flavor and presentation

- Timely delivery of meals to guests

- Retention and growth of Kitchen Staff

- Kitchen cleanliness and organization

- Compliance with health department standards

- Meeting or exceeding quality standards

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