Assistant Kitchen Manager – Manthey Hospitality
Tampa, FL | Full-Time | Bonus Eligible | Generous Benefits

Bring Your Culinary Skills to the Next Level

Manthey Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Assistant Kitchen Manager to support an established culinary operation in Tampa. This opportunity is ideal for a culinary professional who enjoys leading through service, developing a team, and consistently delivering exceptional food.

You’ll support the Kitchen Manager and culinary leadership in daily back-of-house operations while working alongside your team. From preparation and station readiness to service and closing, you’ll help maintain the quality, organization, and accountability that make a kitchen successful.

What You Will Do

• Support daily kitchen operations, including prep, station setup, service, and closing.
• Lead by example on the line and help supervise, coach, and train culinary team members.
• Confirm prep levels, ingredients, and supplies are ready for each scheduled cruise.
• Execute established recipes and plating standards with consistent quality, portions, and timing.
• Coordinate ticket flow and course timing with front-of-house leadership; communicate special requests and dietary needs clearly.
• Assist with staffing coverage and labor efficiency based on cruise schedules and guest counts.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, proper storage, and FIFO product rotation.
• Help control food costs and waste through accurate prep, portioning, and product handling.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and a clean, organized open kitchen.
• Follow vessel safety procedures and coordinate with onboard leadership as needed.
• Support onboarding and build a professional kitchen culture grounded in teamwork and accountability.

Who We Are Looking For

We’re looking for a polished, professional Assistant Kitchen Manager who maintains a clean, organized workspace and takes pride in their work while remaining humble, approachable, and open to feedback.

You lead with respect, set clear expectations, and take ownership of your team’s performance. You follow through, address challenges directly, and coach others with patience and accountability.

This opportunity is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career and earn greater responsibility through hard work, dedication, and consistent results.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of culinary leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume food service or hospitality; upscale plated-service experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management, and scheduling.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred, or the ability to obtain it.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in a compact, fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to perform the role’s essential functions, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Grow Your Culinary Career

Develop practical experience in team leadership, inventory management, labor planning, and kitchen operations while remaining actively involved in food preparation and service. This position offers an opportunity to build the skills needed for future culinary management responsibilities. 

Benefits

• Starting annual salary of $70,000
• Bonus eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Subsidized downtown parking
• Free and discounted tickets
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take on greater responsibility and help lead a team that takes pride in its work, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Manthey Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

This posting summarizes the role and is not a complete job description. Additional details, work environment requirements, and responsibilities will be reviewed during the interview process. Duties may change based on business needs.