Royal Craft Kitchen Assistant Manager - Pataskala

Your Role in Creating a Great Customer Experience

Royal Craft Kitchen Assistant Managers are more than supervisors—they’re leaders who inspire teamwork, uphold quality, and ensure every guest enjoys a fresh, memorable meal. We’re looking for motivated, hands-on individuals who lead by example, support their team, and take pride in creating a positive, efficient kitchen environment where both employees and customers feel valued.

What You’ll Do

• Guide team members through daily tasks to keep the kitchen running smoothly and boost sales performance.

• Supervise staff in cooking, serving, packaging, and counter service to ensure quality and consistency.

• Oversee storage, rotation, and maintenance to keep ingredients fresh and minimize waste.

• Assist with food inventory, ordering, and sales goals to meet department targets.

• Create shift schedules and assign responsibilities to keep coverage balanced and efficient.

• Support the onboarding and training of new team members to set them up for success.

• Ensure staff follow company policies, food safety standards, and store procedures.

• Verify that all products are properly labeled with correct pricing and expiration dates.

• Track stock levels to prevent shortages or excess inventory.

• Operate and care for kitchen tools and machinery safely and effectively.

• Receive, unload, and organize incoming food deliveries promptly.

What We’re Looking For

• Education – High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience – 1 year of leadership experience in retail or food service Leadership – A team-first mindset with strong communication skills

• Operations – Comfortable with leading, inventory, and basic store systems

• Tech comfort – Familiar with POS systems and basic software (Word, Excel, Email)

• ServeSafe certification – Required or willingness to obtain Customer focus – Committed to creating a welcoming experience for every guest

• Stamina and mobility - physical tasks are part of the role: expect repetitive movements like bending and reaching, standing for long periods, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working in outdoor areas or temperature-controlled spaces like walk-in coolers.

Why Join Us

• Career growth – We promote from within and help you build your future

• Great benefits – Health, dental, vision insurance and Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Financial security – Weekly pay, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off

• Community impact – Be part of a team that’s been trusted for generations

Ready to lead with heart and grow with purpose? Apply today and help us continue the Royal Craft Kitchen tradition of service, connection, and excellence.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required in order to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Englefield Retail provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Englefield Retail complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Englefield Retail expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Englefield Retail’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.