Kitchen Assistant Manager

Lead a Great Team. Deliver a Great Experience. Molo Petroleum and Helen's Bakery are seeking an energetic, motivated, and customer-focused Kitchen Assistant Manager to help lead daily operations within our food service division. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, creating exceptional guest experiences, and driving operational excellence. You will work closely with the Helen's Bakery General Manager and other food service leaders to ensure a positive, efficient, and successful operation. If you're passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love leading by example, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day success of the restaurant, including:

• Leading and developing a team of restaurant employees
• Delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable guest experiences
• Coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members to achieve their best
• Managing scheduling and staffing to support business needs
• Monitoring food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Controlling food, labor, and operational costs
• Maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and health standards
• Collaborating with leadership teams across the food service operation
• Addressing customer concerns professionally and effectively
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and guest satisfaction

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who is:

• A natural leader with a strong work ethic
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Positive, approachable, and team-focused
• Passionate about customer service
• Fair, consistent, and accountable
• Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable and eager to learn new skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or higher preferred
• At least 2 years of management experience in a quick-service or fast-paced food service environment
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate employees
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience managing operational performance and analyzing business results
• Demonstrated success handling employee and customer concerns
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds
• Bend, stoop, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions as needed
• Work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Effectively communicate with guests, team members, and leadership

Why Join Our Team? At Molo Petroleum and Helen's Bakery, we're committed to creating a workplace where people can grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence the guest experience, and help shape the success of a growing food service operation. If you're ready to bring your leadership skills, passion for hospitality, and commitment to excellence to a company that values its people, we encourage you to apply today. Join us and help create an exceptional experience for every guest, every day.