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Kitchen Assistant Manager

Molo Petroleum LLC
Dubuque, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027

Lead a Great Team. Deliver a Great Experience.

Molo Petroleum and Helen's Bakery are seeking an energetic, motivated, and customer-focused Kitchen Assistant Manager to help lead daily operations within our food service division.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, creating exceptional guest experiences, and driving operational excellence. You will work closely with the Helen's Bakery Manager and other food service leaders to ensure a positive, efficient, and successful operation.

If you're passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love leading by example, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day success of the restaurant, including:

  • Leading and developing a team of restaurant employees
  • Delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable guest experiences
  • Coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members to achieve their best
  • Managing scheduling and staffing to support business needs
  • Monitoring food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
  • Controlling food, labor, and operational costs
  • Maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and health standards
  • Collaborating with leadership teams across the food service operation
  • Addressing customer concerns professionally and effectively
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and guest satisfaction

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who is:

  • A natural leader with a strong work ethic
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Self-motivated and results-driven
  • Positive, approachable, and team-focused
  • Passionate about customer service
  • Fair, consistent, and accountable
  • Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptable and eager to learn new skills

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate degree or higher preferred
  • At least 2 years of management experience in a quick-service or fast-paced food service environment
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate employees
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Experience managing operational performance and analyzing business results
  • Demonstrated success handling employee and customer concerns
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs and priorities

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to:

  • Stand and walk for extended periods
  • Lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds
  • Bend, stoop, twist, reach, and perform repetitive motions as needed
  • Work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
  • Effectively communicate with guests, team members, and leadership

Why Join Our Team?

At Molo Petroleum and Helen's Bakery, we're committed to creating a workplace where people can grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence the guest experience, and help shape the success of a growing food service operation.

If you're ready to bring your leadership skills, passion for hospitality, and commitment to excellence to a company that values its people, we encourage you to apply today.

Join us and help create an exceptional experience for every guest, every day.

Salary : $37,407 - $46,985

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