Assistant Kitchen Manager at Terra Eat Better Food - Chelsea

Who We Are:

We are a team of skilled professionals, focused on quality, consistency and high level

communication skills. We are driven, laser focused, on creating a national brand where

we make better food widely accessible to more people. We care for the details. We lead

with compassion. We invest in our people. We are on a mission to build a better food

system.

Who You Are:

You are a passionate culinary leader committed to execution, developing teams and

upholding the highest level of standards. You bring a strong balance of leadership,

business acumen, and a passion for high quality consistent food—driving both people

and performance in a fast-paced QSR environment. You understand that consistency in

management creates quality in operations and your unstoppable desire to achieve both,

defines you as a professional leader.

What You Will Do:

As one of the Assistant Kitchen Managers at Terra - Eat Better Food, you will be hands-on in every part of ensuring a smooth kitchen operation, executing our high standards of

quality with a precise focus on consistency. Working and communicating directly with

the Executive Kitchen Manager, you will play a leading role in the Back of House and

coach the team with a Food First mentality. You will set the tone of commitment in your

team in Quality, Consistency, Order Accuracy, Cleanliness, Personnel Development,

Accountability, and Inspirational Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Execution & Food Quality

● Monitor, Address and Communicate what’s happening in the restaurant by

performing regular full restaurant walkthroughs, reviewing our system reports and

coaching the teams on how to run at a high level.

● Ensure all menu items meet Terra’s standards for taste, texture, presentation,

and portioning.

● Maintain strict adherence to approved recipes, preparation methods, and brand

specifications.

● Conduct daily routines to verify quality, freshness, and readiness before every

service.

● Maintain & protect our exceptional food quality, cleanliness, and safety standards

in compliance with NYC health regulations.

● Manage inventory and ordering to keep a control on costs to meet financial

targets.

● Apply and enforce operational procedures to optimize efficiency, quality and a

positive work environment for our teams.

● Assist in the development of our teams, through individualized training, providing

feedback, taking an active interest in the progression of your team, to foster a

positive team culture.

● Conduct teams across multiple stations, keeping communication clear and the

system organized.

● Collaborate with the Executive Kitchen Manager supporting and enforcing clear

expectations for our teams and ensure quality and service above all.

● Oversee training to ensure strong technical and cultural alignment.

● Promote a respectful, safe, and collaborative work environment aligned with

Terra’s core values.

● Lead DOH inspections and internal audits.

● Ensure proper food handling, labeling, storage, and rotation practices at all times.

Communication & Collaboration

● Communicate clearly and proactively with the Executive Kitchen Manager & the

Executive General Manager

● Share feedback from the kitchen and offer ideas for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

● Minimum 1–3 years of culinary leadership experience (Head Chef, Sous Chef,

or Assistant Kitchen Manager) in a QSR, fast-casual, or high-volume restaurant.

● Proven ability to lead and motivate diverse kitchen teams.

● Strong working knowledge of food safety protocols and DOH compliance.

● Hands-on leader with a “lead by example” approach to teamwork and service.

● Culinary degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.

● New York City Food Handlers Card required.

What We Offer

● $24.00

● 1 Week of Paid Time Off

● Personalized Growth Plan tailored to your individual goals and aspirations

● Opportunities for advancement as Terra expands to become a national brand.

● Supportive, mission-driven team culture with a focus on the people as the

success in our business.

● Eat Better Food on a Daily Basis

Join us and be part of a team that’s building something exceptional.