Chef's Assistant / Kitchen Manager

Hands-On Role

Thriving, extraordinary Marina Del Rey restaurant is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Chef’s Assistant / Kitchen Manager to join our passionate culinary team. This is a very hands-on position requiring a proactive, detail-oriented, and resourceful individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen prep and floor operations
• Manage procurement and sourcing from vendors such as Restaurant Depot, Smart & Final, Harbor, Business Center and other specialty goods/suppliers.
• Maintain full command of POS systems, including troubleshooting, updates, and staff training.
• Keep up with employee hours making sure clock ins and outs are accurate
• Prepare weekly schedules based on labor needs and availability.
• Oversee staff onboarding and training, including the execution of training modules.
• Be the communicator between front- and back-of-house operations.
• Collaborate closely with ownership on menu planning, recipes, team development, and operational growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a reliable vehicle and be comfortable handling multi-location sourcing runs.
• Minimum 3 years experience in food and hospitality, restaurant management or kitchen operations.
• Strong working knowledge of food products, cost control, and vendor negotiation.
• Proficient in POS systems, Excel, payroll platforms, and AI-driven tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle social media feeds for daily and weekly events.
• Deep passion for food, service, and hospitality excellence.