Assistant Head Chef

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Assistant Head Chef – The Stand Restaurants

Pay: Up to $28.00 per hour per hour (including tips and discretionary bonus)

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days/week (including weekends and holidays), 40–45 hours/week

Location: 503 W Capitol Expy, San Jose, CA 95136, USA

Job Type: On-site

About The Stand

The Stand is a fast-growing, fast-casual restaurant group with 20+ locations across Orange County, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and Houston, TX. We’re passionate about redefining American classics and providing great food, great service, and great value. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for motivated leaders to join our team and grow with us!

What You’ll Do as an Assistant Head Chef/ Assistant Kitchen Manager

• Train and mentor kitchen team members
• Oversee meal segment efficiency and production
• Manage food purchasing, budgets, and inventory
• Ensure consistency and portioning of all food products
• Monitor upkeep and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Run multiple kitchen stations (salads, fry, grill, expo)
• Oversee daily prep lists and ensure timely completion
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Follow recipes, build guides, and presentation standards
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment

What We’re Looking For Assistant Head Chef/ Assistant Kitchen Manager

• Experience in fast-casual or casual restaurant kitchens
• Skilled in salad, fry, grill, and expo stations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to order according to budget/pars and manage vendor deliveries
• Proactive, punctual, and ready for a challenge
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs in a fast-paced environment
• No education requirement

Pay & Benefits Assistant Head Chef/ Assistant Kitchen Manager

• Competitive hourly pay ($25–$27/hr) plus tips ($3–$5/hr average) and discretionary bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (for those who qualify)
• 401(k) program with company match (for those who qualify)
• Paid meal program while working
• Employee and family meal discounts
• Paid vacation and sick pay (up to 48 hours/year, for those who qualify)
• Shoes for Crews reimbursement (non-slip shoes)
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Opportunities for career advancement—we love to promote from within!

Why Join The Stand?

• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team in a growing company
• Work in a fun, fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and lead
• Equal opportunity employer—we welcome all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, as required by law

Ready to join our team and help redefine American classics? Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and also consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal history in accordance with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance and the State of California’s Fair Chance Act.

* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work schedule

• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay

• Tips
• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Operates a chain of fast-casual American restaurants.