Assistant Kitchen Manager

Mountain Sun opened its doors on Pearl Street in October 1993 as a six-barrel brewery built around the idea that a pub should feel as comfortable as your living room—where great food, craft beer, and conversation flow freely.

With a commitment to high-quality ingredients, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and employee equity, the uniquely eclectic atmosphere of Mountain Sun came to be. Since then, Mountain Sun has grown and now operates five locations while maintaining the same original ethos of integrity, quality, responsibility, and community.

We believe culture is paramount in a healthy, high-performing restaurant, and we strive to meet that vision every day.

This position follows a hybrid compensation structure:

• Two Kitchen Manager shifts per week: $33/hour
• Two tipped line shifts per week: $16.82/hour plus tips (typically averaging approximately $30/hour)

*Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and represents Mountain Sun’s good-faith estimate of compensation for this position. Final compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager (AKM) to support daily kitchen operations at our high-volume restaurant and brewery located on Pearl Street in downtown Boulder.

The Assistant Kitchen Manager plays a hybrid role, working both as a member of the kitchen management team and as a line cook. The AKM helps maintain kitchen standards, support staff training, and ensure food quality and operational consistency.

On the Kitchen Manager’s scheduled days off, the AKM steps into the role to oversee kitchen operations and support the team.

This position is ideal for a strong line cook who is ready to take the next step into kitchen leadership while continuing to work hands-on in the kitchen.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in both cooking great food and supporting a strong, respectful kitchen culture.

This position reports to the Kitchen Manager and General Manager.

• Support the Kitchen Manager in maintaining high standards of food quality, kitchen organization, and operational efficiency
• Uphold company standards for food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction
• Assist with daily kitchen operations including prep, line execution, and coordination with front-of-house staff
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment while ensuring proper food handling and sanitation procedures
• Support training and development of kitchen staff to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Provide leadership and support to the kitchen team by modeling professionalism, teamwork, and accountability
• Step into the Kitchen Manager role two shifts per week, overseeing kitchen operations including staff support, problem-solving, and maintaining operational flow
• Assist with inventory organization, prep planning, and maintaining proper product rotation
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations
• Maintain clear communication between the kitchen team and management
• Support a positive team culture through respectful communication and collaboration
• Create and cultivate an inclusive environment for all coworkers and community members

• 2 years of experience working in a high-volume restaurant kitchen
• Demonstrated leadership ability or previous supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of kitchen systems, food safety, and line execution
• Ability to lead a shift and provide direction to kitchen staff when acting as Kitchen Manager
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for hospitality and creating positive guest experiences
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)

Optimistic Warmth – Genuine kindness, thoughtfulness, and a sense that the glass is always at least half full.

Intelligence – Curiosity and a desire to constantly learn and improve.

Work Ethic – A natural drive to do the job as well as it possibly can be done.

Empathy – Awareness of how actions impact coworkers and guests.

Self-Awareness & Integrity – Accountability, honesty, and sound judgment.

• Ability to work long hours on your feet while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs and move up to 160 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot, wet, and loud environment
• Ability to crouch, bend, lift, climb stairs, and reach
• Ability to remain focused and level-headed during demanding situations

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee dining discounts
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Closed on:

• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day