Kitchen Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

A Kitchen Team Leader is responsible for leading the Back of House Operations, on shift, in the restaurant. We are looking for people with a passion for the kitchen including; food preparation, presentation and operations. You should be dependable and hard-working for this position. If you can bring positive vibes, knife skills and attention to details then this is the job for you. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the kitchen in all food preparation and production with attention to quality and presentation 
• Assure the cleanliness and sanitization of all work areas such as countertops.
• Ensure all food meets our quality standards.
• Ensure and maintain that all cooking and refrigeration equipment is in good working order. 
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Assists in training new Team Member to a high level of kitchen safety and job proficiency.
• Adheres to all prep procedures and follows recipes 100% of time.
• Utilizes all compliance systems, kitchen tools and procedures with 100% integrity.
• Maintains high cleanliness standards and role model accountability for adherence to local health requirements. 
• Ability to lead all kitchen positions proficiently, following all Tokyo Joe’s standards and procedures
• Creates and follows through on completion of kitchen prep list
• Leader in food safety, sanitation, kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance
• Proficient Knife handling skills
• Manage others through positive communication, teamwork and delegation to complete tasks
• Open and close the restaurant executing high standards
• Receiving and verifying food deliveries ensuring FIFO organization
• Crisis management and ability to react quickly to change

Requirements:

• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Very good physical condition and endurance.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities. 
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills.