Assistant Kitchen Manager

NOW HIRING: Assistant Kitchen Manager | Future Kitchen Manager | Growth Opportunity @ Mom's Kitchen – Fort Lauderdale, FL

This Isn't Just Another Kitchen Manager Position. It's the Opportunity to Build a Career.

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For over 50 years, Mom's Kitchen has been one of South Florida's favorite independent restaurants, serving exceptional breakfast and lunch with the recent addition of dinner service. As we continue to grow and prepare for future expansion, we're searching for an exceptional Assistant Kitchen Manager who is ready to train under our current leadership and develop into a Kitchen Manager role.

We're not simply filling a position—we're investing in someone who wants to grow with us.

If you're looking for a company where hard work is recognized, leadership is developed from within, and your future has no ceiling, we want to meet you.

Who You Are

You're the type of leader who notices the details others miss.

You believe consistency isn't optional—it's the foundation of a great restaurant.

You take pride in training others, solving problems before they become crises, and leading by example.

You stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and understand that every plate leaving the kitchen represents the reputation of the restaurant.

You don't make excuses—you make improvements.

Most importantly, you're humble enough to keep learning and confident enough to lead when it matters most.

What You'll Be Doing

As Assistant Kitchen Manager, you'll work directly with our leadership team while preparing to assume a Kitchen Manager position as Mom's Kitchen continues to grow.

You'll help oversee:

• Daily kitchen operations
• High-volume breakfast, lunch, and expanding dinner service
• Recipe execution and food consistency
• Prep production and pars
• Food quality and presentation
• Team coaching and accountability
• Scheduling and labor efficiency
• Inventory and ordering
• Food safety and sanitation
• Kitchen organization and cleanliness
• Ticket flow and speed of service during peak-volume periods

Volume Matters Here

Mom's Kitchen isn't a slow neighborhood diner.

We serve hundreds of guests every day, with some of the busiest breakfast and lunch services in South Florida. Our kitchen must execute with speed, precision, and consistency while maintaining the quality our guests have trusted for more than five decades.

If you thrive in organized chaos, love the energy of a packed restaurant, and can lead a team through a high-volume rush without sacrificing standards, you'll fit right in.

What Success Looks Like

The right leader understands that consistency builds trust.

Every pancake should look like the last one.

Every omelet should be cooked the same way.

Every sauce, soup, gravy, and side should taste exactly as our guests remember it.

Recipes are our standard—not suggestions.

Preparation, organization, and execution are what separate good kitchens from great ones.

The Qualities We're Looking For

• Proven kitchen leadership experience
• High-volume restaurant experience required
• Strong breakfast experience preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Calm under pressure
• Positive attitude with a solutions-first mindset
• Passion for coaching and developing others
• High standards and attention to detail
• Reliable, accountable, and dependable
• Strong communication skills
• Pride in cleanliness and food safety
• A genuine desire to build a long-term career

Why Mom's Kitchen?

• Clear path to Kitchen Manager and future leadership opportunities
• Join an expanding, respected restaurant with over 50 years of history
• Opportunity to help shape future locations
• Work alongside an experienced leadership team committed to developing talent
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid vacation
• Employee meals
• Growth-focused culture
• Leadership development and advancement from within

We're Looking for Leaders—Not Just Managers

Anyone can tell people what to do.

We're looking for someone who inspires others through consistency, preparation, accountability, and hard work.

Someone who understands that the culture of the kitchen starts with the leader.

If you're ready to build something bigger than yourself and help lead the future of Mom's Kitchen, we'd love to talk with you.

Apply today and begin building your future with Mom's Kitchen.

Andrew Knight
Director of Operations
Mom's Kitchen | Tastes Great Inc

Job Type: Full-time

Shift availability:

* Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

* Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

* Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Paid training