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Assistant Kitchen Manager - Grand Ole Opry
Ryman Hospitality PropertiesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Mar 2026
About the role
The Assistant Manager of the Kitchen is responsible for daily operations of the kitchen, station production, daily paperwork, and execution of line-level checklist and procedures. Reports to Kitchen Manager.
- Work with Kitchen Manager to schedule shifts for kitchen staff.
- Perform all opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks, maintain shift checklist, daily cleaning list, and master cleaning list.
- Oversee food production to ensure quality and consistence with Ryman/OEG standards and recipe adherence.
- Ensure timely ordering and delivery of food items .
- Ensure that kitchen staff maintains clean kitchen area throughout shift.
- Motivate kitchen staff for better performance and guest service, create harmonious working
atmosphere for staff. - Communicate information and coordinate between kitchen and other departments.
- Ensure that there is no unapproved overtime on shift.
- Assist in performance of all job functions required of staff, including the lifting/moving of up to 40 lbs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma required
- 2+ years kitchen experience preferred
- Knowledge of high-volume kitchen operations
- Ability to run all kitchen operations
- Knowledge of food costs, labor costs, and product costs
- Skill in cooking, cost controls, and management
- Crew development, and crew training procedures
- Knowledge of kitchen sanitation procedures
- Computer knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel
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