Kitchen Assistant Manager Job at Four Seasons (New York)

Kitchen Assistant Manager

Four Seasons

Location:
United States of America , New York

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

90000.00 - 94000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Kitchen Assistant Manager plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the culinary department through effective administrative coordination, cost control, and interdepartmental communication. This position ensures the smooth functioning of all back-office processes - from payroll and purchasing to compliance and reporting - while maintaining strong alignment with financial and operational standards. The Kitchen Administrator acts as the key liaison between the culinary team, front-of-house, and supporting departments, ensuring seamless execution, accountability, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibility:

Manage bi-weekly payroll submissions for all kitchen colleagues, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely approvals
Track labor reports, scheduling variances, and overtime to support effective cost control
Attend labor and cost meetings and provide relevant reporting updates
Maintain accurate employee rosters, contact lists, and all administrative records for the culinary team
Oversee all food purchasing orders (POs) through BirchStreet, ensuring compliance with approved suppliers and budgeted cost levels
Reconcile invoices and assist in month-end food cost reporting alongside the Executive Chef and Purchasing team
Support the Food Buy program by monitoring supplier performance, rebates, and price variances
Maintain up-to-date product, vendor, and recipe data within BirchStreet, ensuring accuracy in pricing and recipe costing
Serve as a liaison between the Kitchen and Front-of-House teams to ensure smooth communication regarding service flow, pickup charts, and menu updates
Support the management of allergy control systems, guaranteeing accurate guest allergy data and communication
Coordinate with the Learning & Development Manager to track and maintain all required training, certifications, and compliance records for kitchen colleagues
Assist in preparing departmental reports, training calendars, and performance tracking materials
Partner with the culinary leadership team to review weekly food cost results and identify key variances
Ensure that all administrative processes for purchasing, receiving, and inventory are in full compliance with company policies
Support internal and external audits, maintaining accurate and organized files for all culinary administrative documents

Requirements:

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in hospitality administration, purchasing, or culinary operations
Strong knowledge of BirchStreet, Excel, and financial cost tracking tools preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy
Proven ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and collaborate across departments
Familiarity with food safety protocols and basic culinary terminology preferred
Professional, discreet, and highly organized, with the ability to manage confidential payroll and personnel data responsibly
College degree preferably culinary arts, or equivalent experience is required
Three to five years’ previous experience in a culinary/food & beverage line position, or one to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager position
Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems
Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools
Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language

What we offer:

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
Have access to a robust benefit plan
Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work
Derive a sense of pride in work well done
Be recognized for excellence

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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