Assistant Kitchen Manager

Café Assistant Kitchen Manager – Part-Time

Noble Pies | $18.50/hour | 25–33 Hours per Week

About Us

Noble Pies is a beloved local bakery and café known for our signature all-butter crust pies, cozy atmosphere, and commitment to real food made with care.

We're expanding our café menu to offer fresh, wholesome breakfast and lunch options, including paninis, sandwiches, soups, and salads. We're looking for a passionate, reliable Café Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead this exciting chapter.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves food, enjoys working independently, and wants to grow with a small but ambitious company that values quality, teamwork, and community.

Position Overview

The Café Assistant Kitchen Manager will help oversee the daily operations of our breakfast and lunch food service program, including food preparation, menu execution, quality control, inventory management, and kitchen coordination.

You'll work independently and, during busier periods, help lead one additional kitchen team member while collaborating closely with our café staff to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for every guest.

This is a part-time position offering approximately 25–33 hours per week, with early daytime shifts and no late nights.

Schedule

Typical Shift Hours:

• Weekdays: 7:30 AM–3:00 PM
• One weekend day: 7:30 AM–3:00 PM
• Total: Approximately 25–33 hours per week

The schedule will consist of approximately 3–4 shifts per week, with occasional adjustments based on seasonal and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Help lead and coordinate a small kitchen team of 1–2 people during busy periods.
• Oversee daily breakfast and lunch service, including sandwiches, paninis, soups, and salads.
• Prepare fresh ingredients, soups, salad bases, and other menu components as needed.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, portioning, and presentation.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ingredient ordering, labeling, and proper food storage.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with café staff to maintain efficient service and positive customer experiences.
• Communicate proactively with management about menu feedback, supply needs, and operational improvements.
• Help develop seasonal specials and menu enhancements.
• Take initiative in improving kitchen organization, efficiency, and workflow.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a café, deli, restaurant, or small commercial kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food preparation, portioning, and efficient kitchen service.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a small, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Dependable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently.
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and make decisions during busy service periods.
• Availability for early morning shifts and at least one weekend day.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $18.50 per hour
• Hours: Approximately 25–33 hours per week
• Performance Reviews: After 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year, with opportunities to discuss compensation and professional development.
• Employee discounts on food and coffee.
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time position as our café operations expand.
• Supportive, close-knit team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and play a meaningful role in the growth of a well-known Hudson Valley bakery and café brand.

Why Join Noble Pies?

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, genuinely enjoys preparing great food, and wants to be part of a growing family-owned business.

At Noble Pies, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, contribute creatively to our evolving menu, and help shape the future of our café food service program.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19