Kitchen Lead

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