Olympia Sports Bar & Grill is looking for an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our team!
We’re looking for someone who can help lead our kitchen, maintain high standards, and work alongside our Kitchen Manager to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. To-order line cooking experience is required for this position.
Responsibilities
Assist the Kitchen Manager with daily kitchen operations
Lead and supervise kitchen staff during shifts
Help train and develop new and current employees
Maintain food quality, consistency, portioning, and presentation
Ensure recipes and Olympia standards are followed
Complete and maintain daily prep lists
Assist with inventory, product counts, and ordering
Monitor food waste and proper product rotation
Maintain proper food safety and sanitation standards
Help maintain kitchen equipment and report needed repairs
Ensure opening and closing duties are completed properly
Communicate specials, 86'd items, and kitchen issues with FOH management
Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
Step into any kitchen position when needed
What We’re Looking For
Restaurant kitchen experience required
To-order line cooking experience
Previous kitchen leadership or management experience preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills
Dependable and able to lead by example
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation
Ability to coach employees and hold staff accountable
Nights, weekends, and holiday availability required
Illinois Food Handler certification required
Food Protection Manager certification preferred
What We Offer
Competitive pay based on experience
Consistent hours
Shift meal
Opportunity for advancement
Hands-on management position with a locally owned restaurant
Olympia Sports Bar & Grill 1301 W. Pioneer PKWY. Peoria, IL 61615
Numbers & Facts
Location
Peoria Heights, IL
Skills
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Food Preparationunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Sportsunmatched
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