Assistant Kitchen Manager — Pittsburgh Region

Job overview

The Assistant Kitchen Manager role is onsite at restaurant locations across the Pittsburgh, PA region. Compensation is $45,000–$48,000 per year plus bonus and benefits. The restaurant group describes itself as an award-winning, high-volume gourmet burger concept with a scratch kitchen and local suppliers. The assistant manager supports the Kitchen Manager and General Manager in daily back-of-house operations, helping maintain food quality, service pace, and financial controls. The role leads and develops kitchen staff while coordinating preparation, inventory, safety, and collaboration with front-of-house management.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and consistent execution of menu items
• lead, hire, train, and develop back-of-house hourly staff
• manage prep production and line checks
• ensure proper food handling and portioning
• manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and vendor relationships
• control food cost, waste, and labor
• ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance
• partner with front-of-house management on guest experience and ticket times
• assist with scheduling, payroll, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant kitchen manager

pittsburgh pa region

gecko hospitality

full-time

onsite

$45k–$48k plus bonus

restaurant kitchen

scratch kitchen

gourmet burgers

back-of-house leadership

food safety

inventory control

open availability

nights weekends and holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus and benefits are stated
• specific benefit details are not provided.

Why this role

The posting describes a scratch-kitchen concept that works with local dairies, growers, butchers, and bakers. Requires 2+ years of kitchen management experience; ServSafe certification is preferred, and food safety and sanitation expertise is required.

About the employer

Gecko Hospitality is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.