Kitchen Lead

Kitchen LeadWe are hiring for a whole-food plant-based concept opening in Serenbe, Georgia — one of the most intentional wellness communities in the Southeast. We are looking for a hands-on Kitchen Manager who leads by doing. This is a small, high-quality operation. Everyone cooks. The Kitchen Manager sets the standard for execution, consistency, and culture in the kitchen. This role also carries responsibility for community relationships, catering coordination, and building the business beyond the four walls of the café.This is a working kitchen lead role. Candidates must have active line cooking experience and be comfortable working the line daily alongside the team. Management experience alone without hands-on kitchen experience will not be considered.What You'll DoLead and work the line alongside your team every shift — this is a hands-on roleOversee menu execution, portion control, food quality, and plating standardsTrain and develop the kitchen teamManage kitchen inventory, ordering, and PAR levelsCoordinate and execute specialty vendor pickups — several vendors do not deliver and require designated in-person pickup runs specialty food itemsEnsure food safety compliance — ServSafe Food Manager Certification requiredCoordinate catering orders and manage catering contracts and executionBuild and maintain community outreach relationships — schools, corporate accounts, local organizations, and event partnershipsMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen at all timesUphold brand standards on every plate, every shiftWhat We're Looking ForMinimum 2 years active line cooking experience — requiredKitchen management or lead experience — preferredExperience in catering coordination and catering contract managementCommunity outreach experience — school programs, corporate accounts, or institutional partnerships strongly preferredServSafe Certification - requiredStrong leadership — you lead by example, not just by titlePlant-based, vegan, or health food experience — a plusRequirementsValid Georgia Food Handler CertificateServSafe Food Manager CertificationBackground check requiredSigned Confidentiality & Non-Replication AgreementTo Apply: Send resume and brief introduction to View email address on click.appcast.io. Subject line: Kitchen Manager — Serenbe.Compensation: Salary ($48,000.00 - $52,000.00)Required SkillsHands on LeadershipTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementCustomer Service OrientationAdaptabilityChaka's Plantbaed CafeVegan / VegetarianCafeChaka's Plantbaed Cafe is a whole-food plant-based café opening in Serenbe, Georgia. One of the most intentional wellness communities in the Southeast. Every item on our menu is made from real, recognizable ingredients. No soy. No seed oils. No GMOs. No processed alternatives.We are a community-driven concept rooted in the belief that food should nourish, not just fill. Our kitchen is small, our standards are high, and our team is tight. If you take pride in clean food, genuine hospitality, and being part of something meaningful — this is the place for you.We are currently hiring for our August 2026 opening. Join us at the ground floor of something special.