Assistant Kitchen Manager

MAKE YOUR IMPACTImpact Kitchen is on a mission to empower our community to eat healthy, nutritionally-dense foods with a focus on quality and sustainability. We know that what you eat matters, and we seek to make an impact by choosing local, ethically-sourced ingredients that will nourish you and help you thrive everyday. Founded in 2015, Impact Kitchen is the brainchild of former personal trainer and nutrition expert, Josh Broun, and Frank Toskan (co-founder of M·A·C Cosmetics).In addition to our 5 restaurants located within Toronto’s core, Impact Kitchen fuels many of the city's major sports teams and top athletes through our catering and culinary programs and partnerships.Impact Kitchen is always looking for enthusiastic & passionate team members to join our diverse team. If health and wellness is your passion, if providing wholesome food and empowering others to make healthy choices drives you, and if you are looking for opportunities to grow alongside a dynamic team, then working with Impact might be a great fit for you!OVERVIEW OF POSITIONThe role of the Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM) is to support the location Kitchen Manager in running all aspects of the kitchen operations. As an Assistant Kitchen Manager you will role model Impact Kitchen's brand and values, maintain all of the restaurant's assets, a profitable business by being a role model for Impact Kitchen’s brand and values. The AKM is to generate excellent staff culture and ensure high guest satisfaction. This role works closely with the Kitchen Manager in areas of people, equipment, cost of goods (COGS), cleanliness and excellent food execution.The AKM reports to: Kitchen Manager (KM)ESSENTIAL DUTIESDaily:Run the kitchen, role model standards, dress code and operating practicesCoach staff, spending time in each stationSet the tone, and participate when possible, in the staff shift briefingsDrive systems and standards on the concept through role modelling constantly and spot-checking proceduresGarde Manger Quality controlAccountable for supporting standards of cleanliness, timing, uniform, grooming, organization, production, food quality and consistencyAccurately orders and maintains inventory of all food products and monitors daily prep production of foodHas knowledge and skill to train all kitchen positions, systems and use of equipmentEnsures a high level of cleanliness and repair of the kitchen by supervising kitchen cleaningManages daily labour costs in accordance with an approved scheduleUnderstands the Catering sales processDaily systems checkHandle staff relations, staff issues, employment standards and issue corrective actionResponsible to bring to the KM’s attention any serious disciplinary action including suspension, leaves and terminations.Weekly:Understands COGs reporting, action planning and communication to the team to decrease variancesAccurately inventories food, proper "first-in-first-out" (FIFO) rotation practicesFollow up with all action plans or initiatives around financial goals, people development and guest satisfaction.Supports achievement of budgets in the areas of food cost, labour cost and operation supplies costActively monitors all staff trainingReviews Repair & Maintenance (R&M) and Health and Safety items in the restaurantWeekly one-on-one meeting with Kitchen ManagerEstablish and review par levels for prep, ordering and put in place action planningWaste log review, costing and action planningMonthly:Supports a monthly BOH action plan that ties into the restaurant's annual business planUnderstands and supports Health and Safety, R&M and equipment auditActively involved in new kitchen staff trainingSupport Culture events with staff planningActively participates in all menu launchesAlways:Brand ambassador of Impact Kitchen at all timesQualified in all aspects of Back of the House leadershipWHY WORK AT IMPACT?Grow with us! As Impact Kitchen grows there will be new leadership opportunities, including salaried positions. We always look to promote from within, providing mentorship and development along the way.#TEAMIMPACT Calling all team players! We value all of our employees and recognize that we can accomplish so much more when we work together.Health & Wellness Joining the Impact Kitchen team provides you with opportunities to learn more about nutrition, health, and wellness.Make an Impact - Impact Kitchen provides meaningful employment, from our nutritionally based menu and food philosophy, the mission and values that guide all aspects of the business, to our drive to continually find new ways to serve our community.Team Perks include:Competitive Compensation $47,000 - $51,000 +Paid VacationPaid Sick DaysIndustry leading work life balanceHealth benefits program offered at the end of 3 month probationary periodMonthly Meal Stipend and 50% Discount on Impact brand purchasesImpact Kitchen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion. At Impact Kitchen, we value everyone's unique contributions. Join us in creating a workplace where talent knows no boundaries.IND123n3EoHOdvWo