Assistant Kitchen Manager
Company: ENTRE COMALES LLC
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Full job
description About Entre Comales Entre Comales is a new restaurant
located in the heart of downtown San Jose, CA, dedicated to
bringing authentic Mexican and Salvadoran cuisine to our community.
We are more than just a restaurant; we are a startup with big
ambitions, focused on creating a memorable dining experience and
becoming the go-to spot for food lovers. As we grow, we're looking
for passionate individuals to help us build our foundation from the
ground up. The Opportunity We are seeking a seasoned and dedicated
Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our founding team. This is a
unique opportunity for an experienced professional to take a
leadership role in a startup environment where their contributions
will have a direct and significant impact. The ideal candidate will
have a strong background in food service management, with skills in
food preparation, team management, and kitchen operations. This
role requires leadership qualities to ensure high standards of food
quality and safety while maintaining efficient kitchen workflows.
What Youll Be Doing As our Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will be
the pillar of our kitchen operations. Your primary focus will be on
the ground, leading our kitchen team and ensuring a seamless flow
of service. Lead Kitchen Operations: Guide the kitchen team to
ensure the highest standards of food quality, preparation, and
presentation are consistently met. Develop budgets and manage costs
related to food production. Establish Systems: Utilize your
expertise to help create and implement efficient kitchen systems,
guides, and procedures from scratch. Innovate & Improve: Be a key
player in optimizing our kitchen's layout, workflows, and overall
efficiency. Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate the
kitchen staff to foster a positive, high-performing environment.
Quality Control: Oversee inventory, manage waste, and ensure all
food safety and sanitation protocols are strictly followed. Who
Were Looking For We need a proactive, hands-on leader. An innovator
who can leverage their experience to help us establish new systems
and procedures that will set us up for long-term success. A minimum
of 4 years of experience in kitchen operations , with at least 2
years in a management or leadership role. Strong culinary skills
with experience in quick service, fast food, casual dining, or fine
dining environments. Knowledge of food handling practices and
safety regulations. Experience with inventory control and budgeting
processes. Proven ability to establish and implement effective
systems in a kitchen environment. A dedicated team player with
excellent communication skills as you will be communicating with
head of operations. A passionate innovator who brings a wealth of
experience and new ideas to the table. Ability to work flexible
hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Background in hospitality management or restaurant management is
preferred. Food Safety Manager Certification is preferred. What We
Offer Competitive Pay: Starting at $26/hour, depending on
experience. Comprehensive Benefits: Access to a 401k plan and sick
time. Career Advancement: This is a ground-floor opportunity with
significant room for career growth and professional development as
the company expands. Direct Impact: Your work will directly shape
the future of our business. If you are a seasoned leader who
thrives in a dynamic startup environment and is ready to build
something great from the ground up, we want to hear from you.
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