Assistant Kitchen / Culinary Manager

With limited supervision, the Assistant Kitchen/Culinary Manager's (AKM or ACM) role is to support the back-of-house team members and kitchen manager, within a specific restaurant, through maintenance of restaurant kitchen standards, and strive to achieve overall quality and consistency on a daily basis. This role should be a leader with a coaching attitude in helping the restaurant management team and team members run efficient back-of-house operations.

POSITION DETAILS

• Maintain high employment quality standards consistent with Bloomin' Brands policies
• Assist in set ups for the opening crew in the kitchen
• Check schedule for in-coming team members
• Adhere and coach security procedures
• Check out the close from night before
• Review inventory on a daily basis
• Prepare to receive orders
• Keep track of self-life adherence
• Check temps on freezer, dish machine and refrigeration units before prepping
• Knowledge of the flavor profile and specifications of menu items
• Follow recipe cards with no compromise
• Review the daily sanitation checklist and conduct the checks
• Conduct daily health inspections
• Adhere to sanitation, temperature and food safety standards
• Conduct daily health inspections
• Work the flow of the tickets to ensure good cook times

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Certified trainer in any back-of-house functions
• Passing grade in Assessment testing
• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Minimum 21 years of age

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in restaurant industry
• Previously held positions of leadership
• Trained and proficiency in all areas of the back-of-house functions

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.