Assistant Kitchen Manager – Hadley

Love Local. Lead with Purpose. Grow with Us.

The Skinny Pancake is on a mission to change the world by building a safer, healthier, and more delicious local food system — all while creating everyday enjoyment that’s fun, affordable, and community‑driven. Born and raised in Vermont, we expanded into Massachusetts and quickly fell in love with the Hadley community. Now we’re looking for an Assistant Kitchen Manager who shares our passion for local food and wants to help us keep growing in our new home.

About Us

We’re a Vermont‑based, mission‑driven creperie with a long history of supporting local farmers, strengthening our regional food shed, and engaging deeply with our communities. Our goal is simple: create a warm, comfort‑casual dining experience for guests and a supportive, growth‑oriented workplace for our team.

We’re now seeking a full‑time Assistant Kitchen Manager to join our Hadley crew. If you thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen, love the local food scene, and want to grow with a company that values people and purpose, this role is for you.

What We Offer

• $21–$25/hour
• A welcoming, collaborative environment with an amazing established team
• Paid, comprehensive training
• Free shift meal every day you work
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options
• Dining discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Real opportunities for growth as we expand in multiple states

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of restaurant experience, including cooking, guest service and management experience
• Ability to work 8–10 hour shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• A hospitality‑driven mindset and a desire to support and uplift your team
• Willingness to learn, teach, and cross‑train
• ServSafe Food Manager, Chokesaver and Allergens Certification
• Experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced kitchen preferred

What You’ll Do

Kitchen Operations

• Prepare food to order with consistency, quality, and speed
• Perform opening and closing duties
• Handle prep, cooking, crepe spinning, dishwashing and cleaning
• Follow sanitation procedures and uphold food safety standards
• Use recipes and portion control to maintain quality and cost accuracy
• Balance high volume with high quality

Leadership & Support

• Serve as a key holder, opening and/or closing the restaurant
• Train, support, and supervise team members
• Cover Assistant General Manager duties when needed
• Perform cash operations and ensure accurate financial transactions
• Jump into both kitchen and dining room roles as needed
• Assist with inventory, specials rollouts, and ordering
• Support the team in meeting or exceeding financial and profitability goals

The Skinny Pancake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military status, or veteran status.

All benefits are subject to the guidelines in the employee handbook.

Apply today to become our next Assistant Kitchen Manager!

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other