Assistant Kitchen Manager

Company: Goodwin Recruiting
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview: Provides the leadership, direction and support to cooks, dishwashers and back of house trainers in the successful operation of the restaurant. Assistant Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications: Experience: 4 years of management in casual dining -full bar High-energy, outgoing personality People-First Mentality: thrives on a team in growing company to achieve targeted food and labor costs Maintains a working knowledge of all recipes, product and production procedures. Responsible for ordering all food products according to predetermined product specifications Assistant Kitchen Manager Preferred Background and Skills: Manage inventory and warehouse of products. Assistant Kitchen Manager Must Haves: Knowledge of labor laws, health codes, safe food handling and sanitation, local alcohol and safety and security procedures Able to stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours. ? Able to reach, bend and wipe Assistant Kitchen Manager Benefits and Compensation : Competitive Salary: Up to $65K Comprehensive Health Benefits Performance-Based Bonus Program Paid Time Off & Vacation 401K (eligible after one year employment)

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