Assistant Kitchen Manager

  • WonderWorks
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • Full Time
Do you have a knack for creating wonder and sparking imaginations? Flip everything you know about work upside-down! WonderWorks is looking for dynamic people to join our team. WonderWorks is an indoor amusement park that combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands-on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination.
WonderWorks Myrtle Beach is looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our team! Our Assistant Kitchen Manager prepares quality menu items for our guests to ensure a WONDERful dining experience! Assistant Kitchen Managers stay busy making food to satisfy a high volume of guest orders and maintaining all food safety standards in the work area.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES Estimates food and beverage costs and requisitions or purchases supplies.
Confers with food preparation and other personnel to plan menus and related activities such as dining room, bar, and banquet operations.
Inspects food and food preparation to maintain quality standards and sanitation regulations.
Investigates and resolves food quality and service complaints.
Trains workers in performance of duties.
Assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote efficiency of operations.
Supervises serving of meals.
Inspects kitchen and dining areas and kitchen utensils and equipment to ensure sanitary standards are met.
Keeps records such as amount and cost of meals served and hours worked by employees.
Requisitions and inspects foodstuffs, supplies, and equipment to maintain stock levels and ensure standards of quality are met.
Directs preparation of foods and beverages.
Inspects food service facilities to ensure that equipment and buildings meet requirements of state and local health laws and internal regulations.
Contact vendors and suppliers as needed to ensure product delivery/availability.
Place orders for items needed to operate effectively
Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Moderately routine; general policies applied. Some decision-making.

RELATIONSHIPS OUTSIDE WORK UNIT: Influences decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises the food & beverage team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
  • Ability to efficiently multitask and work independently
  • Ability to read and understand recipes
  • Proficient knife skills
  • Experience working in the culinary field
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Experience working in a high-volume kitchen preferred
  • Ability to stand and walk throughout the work area for prolonged periods
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays
WonderWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are subject to background checks. Regular attendance is required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills.
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Job ID: 484317689
Originally Posted on: 7/7/2025

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