Kitchen Assistant Manager

Reports to: Plant Manager

Job Summary
The Kitchen Assistant Manager is responsible for directing the daily operations of the kitchen. They will operate in accordance with prescribed policies and practices. They are expected to ensure compliance with standards for food costs, safety, sanitation, and product preparation. As highest management position within unit, is accountable for the unit and its operations at all times whether physically present or not. Hours of Operation are 12 pm - 2 am.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Majority of duties performed, but not meant to be inclusive or to prevent other duties from being assigned.

Responsible for professional growth & development of shift leaders and kitchen crew members.Responsible for assessing all kitchen employee performance; conducting quarterly shift leader incentive reviews and annual overall performance reviews for all employees.Responsible for monitoring performance and morale of kitchen employeesResponsible for handling disciplinary action and terminations of kitchen staff (when necessary)Provide ongoing training as needed regarding new products, promotions, policies etc.Ensure kitchen budget is met per district manager/franchiseeEnsure proper execution of new productComplete DCP and other vendor orders weekly or as neededComplete weekly schedule for kitchen personnelResponsible for the daily maintenance of all equipment, stock areas, building and groundsEnsuring proper staff levels at all times for optimum scheduled times.Conducting regular travel paths throughout your shift and taking action on their resultsMake sure that on every shift the person in charge is running the operations by shift coaching

Job Specifications: Knowledge, skills and abilities normally required for competent performance in the job.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skillsJudgment, tact, and diplomacy to effectively resolve conflictsIntermediate PC skills - ability to use basic word processing and spreadsheet software for internal communications and data analysis. A working knowledge of Google applications is preferred. 

Training/ Certification Requirements
All Kitchen Management Courses required via Dunkin Brands Online University