Kitchen Manager Trainee
$39,520–$52,000 year
On-siteTustin, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage department daily operations, including planning, ordering, inventory control (FIFO), and employee scheduling. Maintain product freshness, ensure full shelving, and receive poultry shipments while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards. Collaborate with store leadership to design promotion plans and meet sales targets. Complete 6 to 8 months of structured training involving rotations across stores, HQ, and distribution centers with mentorship from senior leadership. After assessment, transition to an exempt role overseeing supervisory duties. Requires flexibility for weekends, holidays, and travel between locations.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in related fields
- Work in an environment with varying temperature and use equipment
- Require lifting 25+ lbs objects and long periods of standing
- Must be able to work at a flexible schedule (night, weekends & holidays) and relocate if necessary
- Must be able to travel between different stores for training purposes
- Capable of reading, analyzing, interpreting technical procedures and training materials
- Able to speak, write, present, commute, and respond to information and questions
- Great interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
- Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume
- Commit to company values and customer services
- Authorized to work in the United States
- At least 18 years old
- Weekend & Holiday required
- 1 day off per week (day off is not fixed, follow trainer's schedule)
- 40-45 hours per week
- 6 days a week
- Overtime as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Familiar with inventory management programs, Microsoft Office, IT retail, or SAP are highly preferred
- Bilingual English, Chinese, and Spanish is highly preferred
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