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Assistant Kitchen Manager - Guy Fieri's Downtown Flavortown Pigeon Forge

The Assistant Kitchen Manager helps run the heart of the house—our kitchen! You'll lead day-to-day culinary operations, bring our Celebrity Chef's vision to life, and inspire your team to level up their skills. If you love food, leadership, and having fun while doing serious business, this role's for you.

$1,000 Dollar Sign on Bonus (first half in 30 days of employment and the other half after 90 days of employment)

Make sure every guest has an amazing time—and loves every bite

Lead and support Cook Assistants, Cooks, and Dishwashers

Coach, mentor, and grow culinary team members to reach their full potential

Teach and uphold HACCP principles like a pro

Manage ordering, production, and inventory (because chaos is not a spice)

Schedule the right team at the right time to crush service

Train the team on culinary excellence and consistency

Keep an eye on food quality, ticket times, and recipe adherence

Jump in on any station when needed—hands-on leadership is key

Conduct table touches for guests needing allergy assistance

Engage with guests and be part of the fun

Drive business success and profitability

Follow all local, state, and federal regulations

Pitch in wherever needed—we're all in this together

And most importantly… have fun doing it!

Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays

3+ years of culinary management experience in high-volume, full-service restaurants

At least 1 year of supervising kitchen teams

Willingness to assist at other venues in the market

Ability to showcase your skills in a hands-on culinary exam

Comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Strong leadership with the ability to work solo or with a team

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Organized, detail-oriented, and a great communicator

Able to stand for long periods of time

Loves interacting with guests from around the world

Enjoys having fun at work (seriously—we mean it!)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance

Company paid Teladoc visits (Tele-medicine)

Free Employee Assistance program (EAP)

401k Standard and Roth with company match of 4% Vested as of Day One

Paid time off (PTO)

Six Paid Holidays – New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

Annual Merit increases

Equal Opportunity Employer

Background Check Required

FACE participates in E-Verify

We are proud to be a Military Friendly Employer and strongly encourage applications from veterans, active-duty service members transitioning to civilian careers, and military spouses.

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