Assistant Kitchen Manager

The Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar is a fast-paced, scratch-made pizza restaurant focused on quality, consistency, and hospitality. We are preparing to open our new Ann Arbor location and are looking for strong kitchen leaders who thrive in high-volume environments and lead by example.

We take pride in preparing fresh ingredients daily, producing high-quality food, and creating a team culture built around accountability, teamwork, and energy.

Position Overview

The Assistant Kitchen Manager plays a critical leadership role in the daily Back of House operations. This position works directly alongside the Kitchen Manager and management team to ensure food quality, cleanliness, food safety, prep execution, ticket times, and team accountability are consistently maintained.

This is a hands-on management role. The ideal candidate is organized, hardworking, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading a kitchen team during busy service periods.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• PTO eligibility after six months of employment
• Growth opportunities within a growing restaurant group
• Paid training program in Toledo prior to Ann Arbor opening

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading daily kitchen operations
• Ensure food is prepared consistently and according to recipes and standards
• Support kitchen staff during peak service periods
• Help manage ticket flow, food quality, and kitchen communication
• Assist with prep lists, line setup, and kitchen organization
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are followed at all times
• Monitor cleanliness of all kitchen areas including equipment, floors, coolers, and storage areas
• Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving deliveries, and proper product rotation
• Help train, coach, and develop kitchen team members
• Assist with interviewing and onboarding new BOH employees
• Maintain labor and productivity standards
• Hold team members accountable to company policies and expectations
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage of all food products
• Support dish and cleaning operations when needed
• Help create a positive, high-energy kitchen culture built on teamwork and accountability

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred
• High-volume restaurant experience preferred
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for leaders who:

• Take pride in food quality and consistency
• Hold themselves and others accountable
• Stay calm and focused during busy shifts
• Lead with urgency and professionalism
• Work clean and organized
• Support and develop their team
• Bring positive energy and strong work ethic every day

Schedule Expectations

This is a full-time management position requiring flexible availability, including nights, evenings, weekends, and game days.

Apply Today

Join a growing company focused on scratch-made food, hospitality, teamwork, and internal growth opportunities.

Please submit your resume through Indeed or email directly to:
danielle@stubbornbrother.com

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person