Kitchen Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities:

- When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest

- Assist in interviewing, training, scheduling, performance and productivity of all department team members

- Assists with communication of information distribution to entire department

- Responsible for maintaining a positive atmosphere, spirit and morale within the department

- Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation

- Support and execute division concepts and programs

- Contribute in executing and meeting financial goals

- Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests

- Assist with safeguarding, controlling and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets

- Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same

- Ensure department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly

- Collaborate with Department Manager for meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals

- Assist with the coaching and development of team members as necessary in accordance with policies and procedures with support from Department Manager and Talent Management

- Assists with coordinating the books and manuals to ensure they are kept updated

- Assists with coordinating inventory process and reporting

- Must be able to take care of all department issues in the event of the absence of the Department Manager, which would include ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing and merchandising

- Ensure that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to

- Help ensure that the kitchen is properly maintained from an operational and cleanliness level

- Demonstrate good conflict management skills

- Performs other duties as requested or required by upper management
- Key Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Prior deli or foodservice management within United or a minimum of 2 years restaurant experience required

- Knowledge of quality food production and outstanding customer service is essential.

- Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner

- Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.

- Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)

- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs.

- Ability to work within a freezer for up to 15 minutes

- Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking

- Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word, Excel, and Email)

- Ability to work in fast-paced, but efficient and controlled manner

- Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification

- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

- Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays

- Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude

- Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

- Competitive wages paid weekly

- Associate discounts

- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits

- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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