Sessions West Coast Deli

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Sessions West Coast Deli  •  $21/hr  •  Mission Viejo, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Benefits:

  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development



We’re hiring an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations, lead shifts, and help maintain food quality, cleanliness, and consistency. This role works directly with the Kitchen Manager and is ideal for someone looking to grow into a full KM position.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be on the line, in prep, and supporting the team—not managing from the sidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Kitchen Manager with daily BOH operations
  • Lead shifts and maintain kitchen flow during service
  • Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
  • Follow and enforce food safety and sanitation procedures
  • Assist with prep planning, inventory, and waste control
  • Train and coach kitchen team members
  • Communicate effectively with FOH leadership

Qualifications

  • Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred (Assistant Kitchen Manager, Lead Cook, Shift Lead)
  • Strong line cook experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable, organized, and accountable
  • Willingness to learn and grow into a Kitchen Manager role
  • Food Handler Card required (or ability to obtain)

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Growth opportunities within a growing brand
  • Structured training and clear expectations
  • Supportive leadership and team-focused culture

Work Environment

Fast-casual, high-volume kitchen with a focus on quality, speed, and consistency. We value teamwork, communication, and accountability.
Compensation: $21.00 per hour

A quality product stands alone. Whether it’s a simple side or a signature sandwich, everything comes from our scratch kitchen. We make sauces, dressings, and sides in-house, and utilize fresh produce, natural meats, outstanding gluten-free options, and locally baked bread that’s delivered daily. We’re committed to keeping it real. It’s something you can see, taste, and feel every time you’re here.

Sessions West Coast Deli

About Sessions West Coast Deli

In Spring 2014, when Sessions West Coast Deli opened its first location in Newport Beach, its owners had one mission: to serve the best sandwiches to ever hit the lip.

As a neighborhood-casual concept designed to serve its immediate community, Sessions embraces the area’s surf culture as it presents a menu of gourmet, culinary-focused sandwiches in a relaxed environment.

The term “West Coast Deli” perfectly describes the marriage of a high-quality deli menu with a chill vibe that appeals to area locals and tourists, alike.

In Summer 2015, Sessions opened its second Orange County location on the waterfront in Huntington Beach. The opening of this location reinforced Sessions’ dedication and commitment to its community by becoming a local hub for surfers, skaters and area beachgoers looking for great sandwiches.

Unlike most sandwich shops in the region, Sessions proudly boasts a scratch kitchen with housemade sauces, sides, salads, and soups prepared daily. All sandwiches are made to order with fresh, locally grown produce; humanely and naturally raised meats; and locally baked bread delivered daily from local artisan, OC Baking Company.

In addition, the restaurant proudly serves a selection of locally roasted coffee beverages from Kean Coffee.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
newport beach, California
Year Founded
2014
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