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Assistant Culinary Experience ManagerImpact Kitchen • New York, NY, US
Assistant Culinary Experience Manager

Assistant Culinary Experience Manager

Impact Kitchen • New York, NY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

MAKE YOUR IMPACT

Impact Kitchen is here to impact the lifestyle of New York City!

Impact Kitchen is a nutrition focused all day restaurant & cafe serving breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner. We are 100% free of gluten, refined sugars and seed oils. Make an Impact everyday with smoothies, power bowls, coffee, baked goods and endless other nutrient-dense options.

Founded in Toronto in 2015, Impact Kitchen is the brainchild of two incredible innovators : personal trainer and nutrition expert Josh Broun, and M

  • C Cosmetics co-founder Frank Toskan. In addition to our restaurant presence, Impact Kitchen fuels many major league sports teams and top athletes through catering and culinary partnerships.

WHAT MAKES IMPACT KITCHEN UNIQUE? Our Values

  • We are Passionate & Purposeful
  • We honour our food philosophy and make sustainable decisions while providing world-class hospitality. We ensure you feel the impact of our passion, every day.

  • We are Impacting the Community
  • From our teammates to our customers and partners, we are a community. We connect, inspire and make an Impact together, every day.

  • We are Building for the Future
  • We are constantly evolving and building for a better tomorrow. We believe that our habits truly make an Impact, every day.

    Our Culture

    Impact Kitchen prides itself on creating an incredible environment for those inside and outside our organization. We think like a professional team and are always training for the championship.

    Our Stats

  • 96% – The amount of managerial roles we filled through internal success planning last quarter.
  • 91% – Our average Employee Experience score.
  • 87.5% –  Our average score across Indeed and Glassdoor.
  • If health and wellness excites you, if providing wholesome food and empowering others to make healthy choices drives you, and if you are looking for opportunities to grow alongside a dynamic team, then working with Impact might be a great fit for you!

    ASSISTANT CULINARY EXPERIENCE MANAGER

    As an Assistant Culinary Experience Manager (ACEM) at Impact Kitchen, you play a hands-on leadership role in the kitchen, setting the standard for culinary excellence. You are passionate about food quality, consistency, and operational execution, ensuring every dish reflects our values and commitment to guest satisfaction. You work closely with the Culinary Experience Manager to support and lead all aspects of back-of-house operations — from food preparation and cleanliness to compliance and team development.

    This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads from the front, setting the tone for the team through direct involvement in day-to-day kitchen activities. This position offers a clear growth path to Culinary Experience Manager and ultimately Restaurant General Manager.

    COMPENSATION

    Assistant Culinary Experience Managers earn a total comp between $68,000 - $72,000 per year and enjoy :

  • Meal stipend
  • Substantial discount on Impact Kitchen products
  • Eligibility for health and dental benefits
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Flexible scheduling to support a balanced lifestyle
  • TEAM & DEPARTMENT

    As an ACEM, you help lead all kitchen operations and support the Culinary Experience Team with a focus on food execution, cleanliness, consistency, and efficiency. You are accountable for delivering high-quality meals while managing food costs, labour, and kitchen systems. You model professionalism and inspire your team to work with purpose, urgency, and pride.

    This role involves direct leadership of a large portion of our team and serves as the main point of food production for our guests. You’ll work closely with both front-of-house and support teams across multiple levels of the organization.

    The Assistant Culinary Experience Manager reports to the Culinary Experience Manager.

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the daily execution of food preparation and kitchen operations
  • Lead by example in all areas of kitchen execution — including prepping, cooking, and expo — to set the standard for quality, urgency, and professionalism
  • Ensure all food served meets Impact’s quality, presentation, and consistency standards
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen that meets all health and safety regulations
  • Manage and oversee prep lists, production schedules, and service flow
  • Assist with scheduling and labour management to align with sales forecasts and budgets
  • Coach, train, and develop kitchen staff; promote a culture of accountability and learning
  • Uphold and reinforce SOPs for food production, inventory, and sanitation
  • Support recruitment and onboarding of kitchen talent; participate in evaluations and progressive discipline where necessary
  • Track and report on kitchen KPIs such as food cost, labour cost, and waste
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and culinary stakeholders on new menu items, recipe development, and production rollouts
  • SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Culinary Degree from a recognized Institute or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of progressive kitchen management experience
  • Proven success managing food and labour costs in a high-volume kitchen
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food production, cost controls, sanitation, and kitchen safety
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience in training and developing culinary staff
  • Ability to ensure and train on consistency, quality, and plate presentation
  • Flexible availability including weekends and holidays; willingness to work extended hours when needed
  • Commissary or multi-location experience considered an asset
  • Ability to lift over 20 lbs and remain active during long shifts
  • INCLUSIVITY AT IMPACT

    Impact Kitchen serves a diverse community and is made stronger by a diverse team. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, experience, and potential. We do not discriminate based on any classification protected by law.

    We are committed to accessible hiring practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. Both Impact Kitchen and the applicant share the responsibility to communicate and accommodate reasonably.

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