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Chili's Grill & Bar

Assistant General Manager

Omaha, NE · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Proficient as Kitchen Manager as Hielan area of responsibility - should be acting in this role ... When needed, may perform the duties of a food server, expo, line cook, Service Assistant or food ...

Chili's Grill & Bar

Assistant General Manager

Lincoln, NE · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Proficient as Kitchen Manager as Hielan area of responsibility - should be acting in this role ... When needed, may perform the duties of a food server, expo, line cook, Service Assistant or food ...

Opaa!

Kitchen Staff

Alliance, NE · On-site

$14.25 - $18.25/hr

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states. Our pay rates vary depending on state and ... Functions of the Job Essential Functions Production * Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily ...

Opaa!

Kitchen Staff

Cairo, NE · On-site

$10.75 - $13.75/hr

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states. Our pay rates vary depending on state and ... Functions of the Job Essential Functions Production * Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily ...

Opaa!

Kitchen Staff

Mccook, NE · On-site

$12 - $15.50/hr

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states. Our pay rates vary depending on state and ... Functions of the Job Essential Functions Production * Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily ...

Opaa!

Kitchen Staff

Cozad, NE · On-site

$12 - $15.50/hr

Opaa! Food Management, Inc. operates across 10 states. Our pay rates vary depending on state and ... Functions of the Job Essential Functions Production * Assist with the set-up of serving lines daily ...

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How much do assistant kitchen manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant kitchen manager in Nebraska is $21.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.21 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant kitchen manager?

Assistant Kitchen Managers are professionals who help oversee the daily operations of a restaurant or food service kitchen. They support the Kitchen Manager in supervising staff, ensuring food safety and quality standards, managing inventory, and assisting with scheduling and training. Their role is crucial in maintaining efficient kitchen workflow and ensuring that meals are prepared according to company standards. They often step in to handle any issues that arise during busy periods and act as a bridge between kitchen staff and management.

What are some common challenges faced by an assistant kitchen manager and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Kitchen Managers often face challenges such as managing a high-volume kitchen during busy shifts, ensuring consistent food quality, and maintaining effective communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams. Successfully addressing these challenges requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Building a well-trained team, setting clear expectations, and fostering open communication can help minimize misunderstandings and keep operations running smoothly, even during peak hours.

What is the difference between Assistant Kitchen Manager vs Kitchen Supervisor?

AspectAssistant Kitchen ManagerKitchen Supervisor
CredentialsFood safety certifications, culinary experienceFood safety certifications, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentKitchen, restaurant, food serviceKitchen, restaurant, food service
Employer UsageRestaurants, hotels, cateringRestaurants, hotels, catering
Common Search IntentRoles, responsibilities, career pathRoles, responsibilities, supervision duties

Both roles operate in similar food service environments and require food safety certifications. The Assistant Kitchen Manager typically supports the kitchen operations and reports to the Kitchen Manager, while the Kitchen Supervisor focuses on overseeing daily kitchen activities and staff supervision. Understanding these differences helps clarify career progression and job expectations in the food service industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant kitchen manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you need solid culinary skills, experience in food safety and sanitation practices, and often a background in hospitality or culinary arts. Familiarity with kitchen management software, inventory systems, and food handling certifications like ServSafe is typically required. Strong leadership, organizational abilities, and excellent communication help you motivate staff and ensure smooth kitchen operations. These skills are vital for maintaining food quality, safety standards, and efficient teamwork in a busy kitchen environment.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Kitchen Manager job openings in Nebraska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,676 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Restaurant and Bakery Kitchen Manager

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

North Platte, NE • On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery rating

4.9

Company rating: 4.9 out of 10

Based on 135 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 88 rated restaurants

Job description

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. And you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary. At Perkins where we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for- we got that too!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Manages back of the house operations of assigned restaurant; responsible for achieving planned sales and profit levels for the restaurant through the implementation, management, and enforcement of company policies, procedures, programs, and performance standards. Provide direction to back of house staff, ensuring execution of all employee duties to guarantee maximum guest satisfaction and quality work environment.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
  • Reports: Directly to General Manager
  • Internal: Extensive contacts with all levels of store personnel as well as all home office departments.
  • External: Extensive contacts include guests, distributors, repair technicians, salespersons, and community organizations and schools

LEADERSHIP ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates principles actions, uses sound judgment and follow through on commitments.
  • Anticipates problems and issues and makes timely and sound decisions.
  • Demonstrates a passion and working knowledge of food, liquor, beer and wine.
  • Leads by example and maintains a guest first focus.
  • Sets and shares goals with team, monitors and tracks progress of goals.
  • Directly and honestly addresses issues and resolves conflicts and seeks opportunities for improvement.
  • Clarifies roles, responsibilities, priorities and expectations.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
  • Assists the restaurant staff to achieve plan profit levels while ensuring maximum guest satisfaction and development and training of employees.
  • Ensures that all menu items are prepared, portioned and presented properly n a clean, safe and sanitary manner, according to all established procedures, performance standards, and local health department regulations.
  • Required, under certain circumstances, to perform/assist all functions for all positions in the restaurant.
  • Ensures that inventory levels for both food and non-food items are properly maintained in accordance with company guidelines through correct ordering procedures and efficient usage and yield application.
  • Ensures the unit's compliance to productivity and service standards with a sufficient number of well-trained and productive employees.
  • Ensures proper management of the facility and equipment through preventive maintenance, energy conservation, repairs, security measures, and adherence to safety and sanitation requirements.
  • Conducts employee activities to include staffing, training and conducting performance reviews with all kitchen personnel, as well as recommending salary increases and issuing employee work counseling.
  • Accountable for accurate financial data to include: payroll, restaurant supplies, inventories, productivity food costs, and operating expenses.
  • Attends unit management meetings and regional kitchen manager meetings; makes presentations as requested.
  • Responsible for meeting established objectives during periods of his/her or Production Leader's supervision.
  • Anticipates, identifies and corrects system breakdowns to achieve guest satisfaction.
  • Responsible for all communications with regard to system breakdowns and deficiencies.
  • Ensures the thorough training and development of Production Leaders and other non-exempt personnel supervised, and the documentation thereof.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
  • Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly
  • Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
  • Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
  • Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
  • Must have time management skills
  • Must be able to read, write and perform addition/subtraction calculations
  • Must be able to control and utilize fingers to write, slice chop and operate equipment.
  • Must be able to fit through openings 30" wide
  • Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
  • Bending, reaching, walking
  • Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives direction and training from Regional Manager as to the specific procedures and assignments.
EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED:
High school diploma; some college or degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1 -2 years managerial experience, preferably in the food service industry
Disclaimer
This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Compensation: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 290 restaurants in 32 states and two Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 85 company-owned and operated restaurants and 205 franchised units. With its diverse, moderately priced menu featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bakery offerings, and its attractive and recently remodeled restaurants designed to facilitate efficiency and guest satisfaction, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is a dining favorite with a solid and respected reputation in the marketplace.
The longevity and success of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is largely attributed to the concept's ability to adapt to shifts in consumer dining trends and evolving taste preferences while delivering that homestyle goodness that guests crave. At Perkins, we're always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful and innovative items that take their place right alongside Perkins' iconic guest favorites, some of which have been on our menu for more than 30 years. We also take great pride in differentiating ourselves with the service and experience we provide. This has and continues to be a hallmark of our brand.
BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS
Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Perkins Corporate.

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