Kitchen Shift Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Management/Shift Lead-Kitchen to join our dynamic food service team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure exceptional food quality, and lead a motivated team to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Your leadership will drive efficiency, uphold food safety standards, and foster a positive work environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about culinary excellence, team management, and hospitality management to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced setting.

Duties

• Supervise daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure high standards of quality and consistency.
• Manage staff scheduling, training, and development to build a skilled and motivated team capable of delivering exceptional service.
• Oversee inventory control processes, including ordering, stock rotation, and waste reduction to maintain optimal food costs.
• Utilize POS systems such as Aloha POS and Micros POS for order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation with accuracy and efficiency.
• Enforce food safety protocols and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations to guarantee a safe dining environment.
• Lead shift management by coordinating tasks, resolving operational issues promptly, and ensuring smooth service flow during busy hours.
• Assist with food production for catering, banquets, or special events as needed while maintaining quality standards.
• Support staff interviewing, onboarding, and ongoing training initiatives to develop culinary skills and customer service excellence.
• Monitor budget adherence and implement cost-control measures to optimize operational profitability.
• Foster a positive team environment through leadership in hospitality management, encouraging collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications

• Must be available weekends
• Relative experience in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen management within quick service or fast food restaurant environments.
• Familiarity w/ POS systems such as Toast POS along with cash handling expertise.
• Desired, Not Required - Demonstrated supervising experience in a restaurant or hospitality setting with a focus on team management and training & development.
• Familiarity with inventory control procedures, food safety standards, and sanitation practices aligned with health regulations.
• Previous management or assistant manager experience in casual dining or fine dining establishments is highly desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills coupled with effective communication abilities to lead a diverse team.
• Ability to work amicably amongst the owner and staff
• Reliable and dependable, w/ strong work ethic

The Rex is a family friendly Pizza Kitchen and Bar located in Millbrook with a unique casual atmosphere, complimented by vast outdoor space and live music. We serve artisan brick oven pizza made of only the most quality ingredients.

Company Description

The Rex is a family friendly Pizza Kitchen and Bar located in Millbrook with a unique casual atmosphere, complimented by vast outdoor space and live music. We serve artisan brick oven pizza made of only the most quality ingredients.