Full-Time Assistant Kitchen Manager – Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, NORTH BABYLON
Our Melville gourmet store is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead our busy kitchen team. This hands-on role involves supervising staff, managing inventory, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring every customer enjoys high-quality, timely meals. You’ll combine culinary expertise with leadership skills to maintain our kitchen’s standards of excellence.
What You’ll Do:
Supervise kitchen staff and oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring recipes, portion sizes, and preparation standards are consistently followed
Prepare gourmet dishes from scratch, particularly focusing on Italian cuisine, in collaboration with the kitchen team
Assist the Kitchen Manager with hiring, training, scheduling, and other administrative duties
Order kitchen materials and ingredients based on store menu needs
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment while ensuring compliance with all food safety policies
Monitor inventory levels and conduct daily and weekly inventories
Collaborate with department managers to develop menu items, pricing, and portion sizes for meals, events, and catering orders
Train employees on the safe operation of kitchen equipment, proper handling of ingredients, and adherence to safety standards
Perform other duties as assigned to support the kitchen and store operations
What We’re Looking For:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a restaurant or back-of-house environment
Strong knowledge of food safety, storage, handling, and preparation standards
Extensive experience preparing a variety of dishes, with a focus on Italian cuisine
Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and train kitchen staff
Excellent communication and leadership skills
High motivation and ability to think quickly in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to speak, read, and understand English
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), 50% off lunch, 25% off in-store shopping, and more!
Working Conditions:
This role requires standing and moving for extended periods, with occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs (or more with assistance). You’ll work around ovens, freezers, coolers, and cleaning agents, with exposure to noise from kitchen equipment. Frequent bending, reaching, and other physical activity is required.