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Kitchen Lead

Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten

Job Description

Job Description

As a Kitchen Lead, you’ll be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining food safety standards. You’ll work closely with the management team to maintain consistency, ensure food is prepped, stored, and cooked properly, and create a great work environment for the kitchen crew.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Quality & Consistency: Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet restaurant standards

Inventory & Ordering: Manage food costs, order supplies, and track inventory to minimize waste

Kitchen Operations & Efficiency: Ensure a smooth, organized, and clean kitchen workflow

Safety & Compliance: Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations (ServSafe certification preferred)

Scheduling & Labor Management: Develop efficient schedules to optimize labor costs while maintaining productivity

Problem-Solving & Communication: Work closely with front-of-house management to ensure seamless service

What We’re Looking For:

Experience: 2+ years in a Kitchen leadership role

Culinary Knowledge: Strong understanding of cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations

Leadership Skills: Ability to train, coach, and motivate a team

Organization & Time Management: Able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Financial Acumen: Understanding of food costs, labor costs, and budget management

Problem-Solving Mindset: Quick thinker who can handle challenges with a level head during service

Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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