Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Crew Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Hood Cleaning Crew Leader (Overnight) — Paid Training, No Experience Required

Most people aren't built for this work. That's exactly why it pays so well.

HOODZ of the Lowcountry & Coastal Georgia is part of the largest commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning network in the country. Our crews climb roofs at 2 am, blast through layers of grease, and make sure commercial kitchens don't burn down. We protect restaurants, hospitals, schools, food trucks, and hotels from kitchen fires — and we do it at a level nobody else in the region can match.

We're not hiring for a position. We're recruiting the next generation of Crew Leaders.

The path: Weeks 1-4: Trainee at $20/hour, paid training from scratch. Hard 30-day go/no-go evaluation. Months 1-5: Technician on production pay — 11% of job revenue. Our best crews earn $25+/hour. Months 5+: Crew Leader — 14% of job revenue. You run your own truck, lead your own crew, and train the next person behind you. Our best crews earn $30+/hour. 12+ months: Senior Crew Leader — 14% of job revenue + team management bonus. You run your truck plus manage 1 to 2 other trucks.

What the work actually looks like — read carefully: You'll work overnight shifts, Sunday through Thursday, typically 10-12+ hours. You'll climb roofs in January and August. You'll get covered in grease every single shift. You'll pressure wash commercial kitchen exhaust systems in confined spaces, on ladders, and in the heat. You'll drive a company truck to 2-3 job sites per night.

If that sounds miserable, this isn't for you. If that sounds like a challenge you want to conquer, keep reading.

Compensation:

$20 - $35 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Complete every job to HOODZ quality standards — zero callbacks, every time
• Set up each site safely using proper PPE, ladder protocols, and lockout procedures
• Protect the customer's kitchen and equipment during cleaning and teardown
• Document work with before/after photos and job reports accurately and on time
• Maintain your truck — daily inspections, organized equipment, report issues immediately
• Communicate clearly with customers on-site and the Hoodz operations manager: check-in, status updates, check-out
• Train and develop your crew partner (Crew Leader track) and hold them to the standard

Qualifications:

• Experience in leading a team, ensuring all members are aligned with safety and quality standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with both team members and clients, fostering a collaborative work environment
• Proven track record of maintaining equipment and vehicles, ensuring they are in top working condition
• Familiarity with safety protocols, including PPE usage, ladder safety, and lockout procedures
• Skill in documenting work accurately, with attention to detail in reports and photographic evidence
• Capability to train and mentor team members, guiding them towards achieving crew leader status
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple job sites and ensure timely completion of tasks
• Willing and able to work overnight shifts (Sunday-Thursday, 6 pm-9 am typical)

About Company

HOODZ of the Lowcountry & Coastal Georgia is part of the nation's largest commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning network. Our crews work overnight to clean hoods, ducts, and rooftop fans — preventing kitchen fires and keeping restaurants, hospitals, and schools compliant and safe.

This is skilled, physical, technical work done by small crews with high standards. We're building toward $5M in revenue, 12+ trucks, and a team of A-players who are paid 20% above similar trades.

Our Values:

• Do the Right Thing - follow safety and fire code, even when no one's watching.
• Team of Athletes - show up, compete, watch each other's backs.
• Take Initiative - focus on outcomes, not hours.
• Serve Others - we protect people's businesses from kitchen fires.

You'll do well here if you take pride in hard work, want a real career path, and hold yourself to a high standard. You won't do well if you cut corners, show up late, or need someone standing over you.