Kitchen & Culinary Operations Assistant Manager

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Are you an experienced chef, sous chef, kitchen manager, catering professional, or food service leader seeking your next career opportunity? We're looking for an Assistant Kitchen & Culinary Operations Manager to support a high-volume Army dining facility, helping ensure exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and an outstanding dining experience for those who serve our country

• Assist the Kitchen & Culinary Operations Manager with the daily operation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal service.
• Serve as manager-on-duty and provide leadership coverage in the absence of the Kitchen & Culinary Operations Manager.
• Support supervision and training of culinary and food service team members.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, portion control, and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Support inventory management, receiving, storage, ordering, and stock rotation procedures.
• Assist with staffing plans, daily labor assignments, scheduling, and shift coverage.
• Conduct line checks, quality inspections, and kitchen walkthroughs throughout service periods.
• Help onboard, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Assist with catering-style meal execution, special events, holiday meals, and VIP functions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, storage, preparation, and serving areas.
• Ensure compliance with Army regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements.
• Complete operational reports, production records, inventory documentation, and other required administrative tasks.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and customer service.

What You’ll Need to be Successful: 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 – 4 years of experience in high volume food production and service environment.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of working in a team lead or similar role.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost control.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with a hands-on management style.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment while maintaining high standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory/reporting systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Candidates from the Following Backgrounds Are Encouraged to Apply:

• Sous Chef
• Kitchen Supervisor
• Assistant Kitchen Manager
• Assistant Food Service Manager
• Catering Supervisor or Manager
• Banquet Chef or Banquet Operations
• Hotel Food & Beverage Operations
• Corporate Dining Services
• College and University Dining
• Hospital Food Service
• Military Dining Facilities
• Correctional Food Service
• Commissary or Institutional Food Production

Why You'll Love This Job:

• You’ll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us!

 

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes:  
  • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Telemedicine
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