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BPRC is a leading hospitality company known for its commitment to excellence, community values, and culinary innovation. Operating within the restaurant and dining sector, BPRC prides itself on fostering a positive and dynamic work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and dedication are highly valued. The company upholds its Mission Statement and Core Values to drive all operations, ensuring that every team member contributes to delivering exceptional dining experiences and maintaining high standards of food quality and service. BPRC is recognized for its professional leadership, inclusivity, and continuous pursuit of culinary excellence, making it an ideal workplace for individuals passionate about hospitality and food service management. The Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM) role at BPRC is a pivotal leadership position within the kitchen operations team, designed to support the broader objectives of the Executive Team while managing daily kitchen functions. This role demands an enthusiastic and professional individual who leads by example, inspiring a diverse and talented workgroup to perform at their best. The AKM is responsible for ensuring that shifts are run efficiently by using great people and creating strong working relationships. Key responsibilities include hiring outstanding staff, training and upholding company standards, communicating effectively with team members and fellow managers, and swiftly addressing any behavioral issues. This role is also crucial in driving culinary opportunities, seeking ways to innovate and improve menu offerings under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Culinary Director. The AKM plays an essential role in supporting the culinary vision, information sharing, and accountability between front-of-house and back-of-house teams. Maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, upholding Serv Safe guidelines, and coaching managers and teams on culinary expectations are fundamental aspects of this position. Additionally, the AKM is deeply involved in recruiting, training, and developing back-of-house team members through consistent coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations. The ability to set and review goals for key staff members is critical to fostering team cohesiveness and individual growth. Financial acumen is necessary for the AKM, as the position holds accountability for ensuring the store operates profitably. This involves understanding and managing profit and loss statements, budgets, inventory control, and cost management, including labor, food, beverage, and other controllable expenses. Productive scheduling to budgeted labor percentages and daily management of these targets are also key components of successful financial operation. Facilities management is another area overseen by the AKM, which includes maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, equipment functionality, safety standards, and the overall appearance of the restaurant interior and exterior. This ensures the restaurant operates smoothly and complies with health department regulations, providing a safe and welcoming environment for both employees and customers. The ideal candidate for the Assistant Kitchen Manager position holds a college degree, preferably in hotel or restaurant management, or possesses a combination of relevant education and practical experience. Competence with computers, particularly MS Office and Google platforms, is advantageous. The role requires reliable transportation and a willingness to undergo a background check. Serv Safe certification is recommended to ensure adherence to food safety regulations. Working conditions for the AKM include a typical 50-hour workweek encompassing peak sales periods and the flexibility to fill in for coworkers as needed. Physical demands include prolonged standing, bending, lifting up to 40 pounds, and operating kitchen and office equipment in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, and social perceptiveness are vital abilities that contribute to the success of this role. Overall, the Assistant Kitchen Manager position at BPRC offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their careers in restaurant management with a respected and innovative hospitality leader.

• Must have reliable transportation
• Must agree to background check
• Ability to perform all restaurant level functions including delivery when needed
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, bend, stoop, twist, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Willingness to work approximately 50 hours per week including peak sales hours
• Experience with customer service and restaurant operations
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills