Back of House Lead - New Store Opening
$22 per hourHOMETOWN COFFEE & JUICE
Job Description
Job Description
Back of House Lead
Reports To: General Manager
Position SummaryAt Hometown Coffee & Juice, the Back of House Lead is a hands-on leader responsible for helping the kitchen team deliver consistent, high-quality food while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient operation.
You'll lead by example during prep and service, support the development of your teammates, and help ensure the kitchen is ready to meet the demands of the day. A successful BOH Lead balances strong execution with great communication, ownership, and a commitment to building a positive team environment.
Our Northbrook café is scheduled to open in November 2026. Team members hired before opening will have the opportunity to begin training and work scheduled hours at our Glenview location. This allows you to get to know Hometown, build confidence in your role, and start earning hours before the Northbrook café officially opens.
What You'll Do Lead Kitchen Execution- Help lead kitchen operations during prep and service.
- Manage ticket flow, station organization, and team support to maintain speed, quality, and consistency.
- Ensure food is prepared and presented according to Hometown recipes and standards.
- Identify and solve operational issues while keeping the team focused and supported during busy periods.
- Lead by example with a positive, respectful, and accountable approach.
- Help train and onboard new kitchen team members.
- Provide real-time coaching and reinforce Hometown's standards for quality, food safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with teammates and leadership.
- Ensure food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, labeling, storage, and FIFO procedures are consistently followed.
- Maintain strong kitchen cleanliness and organization throughout the shift.
- Help ensure stations are properly stocked and ready for service.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering or product needs to management.
- Assist with receiving, organizing, storing, and rotating products.
- Follow portion control and recipe standards to minimize waste and manage food costs.
- Identify quality issues and communicate concerns promptly.
- Work closely with FOH leadership and teammates to support smooth service.
- Communicate stock levels, special requests, and operational issues clearly.
- Help ensure the kitchen is positioned to support a great customer experience.
- One to two years of kitchen leadership experience or equivalent experience in a fast-paced food service environment.
- Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety practices.
- ServSafe certification is preferred or can be obtained upon hiring.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask and remain calm during busy service periods.
- Ability to stand and move throughout the kitchen for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a high-heat, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
- Take on a meaningful leadership role in a supportive, high-energy environment.
- Help train and develop the next generation of Hometown team members.
- Build leadership and kitchen management skills.
- Make a direct impact on the quality, culture, and success of the café.
Pay: Starting at $22/hour, with opportunities for increases based on experience and performance.
Benefits & Perks:
- Employee Meal & Employee Discount Benefits
- Paid Breaks
- 401(k)
- Great Work-Life Balance - No late nights, our cafes close at 5pm
- Paid Leave and Sick Leave
- Health Insurance offered to all regular full-time employees
- Growth and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Hometown Coffee & Juice is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Líder de Cocina (Back of House Lead)Reporta a: Gerente General
Resumen del PuestoEn Hometown Coffee & Juice, el/la Líder de Cocina es un líder práctico responsable de ayudar al equipo de cocina a entregar alimentos consistentes y de alta calidad, mientras mantiene una operación segura, organizada y eficiente.
Liderarás con el ejemplo durante la preparación y el servicio, apoyarás el desarrollo de tus compañeros y ayudarás a garantizar que la cocina esté lista para satisfacer las necesidades del día. Un/a Líder de Cocina exitoso/a combina una sólida ejecución con excelente comunicación, responsabilidad y compromiso con la construcción de un ambiente de equipo positivo.
Lo Que Harás Liderar la Operación de la Cocina- Ayudar a liderar las operaciones de cocina durante la preparación y el servicio.
- Gestionar el flujo de pedidos, la organización de las estaciones y el apoyo al equipo para mantener la rapidez, calidad y consistencia.
- Asegurarte de que los alimentos se preparen y presenten de acuerdo con las recetas y estándares de Hometown.
- Identificar y resolver problemas operativos mientras mantienes al equipo enfocado y apoyado durante los períodos de mayor actividad.
- Liderar con el ejemplo mediante una actitud positiva, respetuosa y responsable.
- Ayudar a capacitar e integrar a nuevos miembros del equipo de cocina.
- Brindar orientación y capacitación en tiempo real y reforzar los estándares de Hometown de calidad, seguridad alimentaria, limpieza y trabajo en equipo.
- Comunicarte de manera clara y profesional con tus compañeros y el equipo de liderazgo.
- Asegurarte de que se sigan constantemente los procedimientos de seguridad alimentaria, sanitización, conocimiento de alérgenos, etiquetado, almacenamiento y FIFO.
- Mantener una cocina limpia y bien organizada durante todo el turno.
- Ayudar a garantizar que las estaciones estén correctamente abastecidas y listas para el servicio.
- Monitorear los niveles de inventario y comunicar a la gerencia las necesidades de pedidos o productos.
- Ayudar a recibir, organizar, almacenar y rotar los productos.
- Seguir los estándares de control de porciones y recetas para minimizar el desperdicio y administrar los costos de los alimentos.
- Identificar problemas de calidad y comunicar cualquier inquietud de manera oportuna.
- Trabajar en estrecha colaboración con el equipo de liderazgo de FOH y tus compañeros para apoyar un servicio fluido.
- Comunicar claramente los niveles de inventario, solicitudes especiales y problemas operativos.
- Ayudar a garantizar que la cocina esté preparada para brindar una excelente experiencia al cliente.
- De uno a dos años de experiencia en liderazgo de cocina o experiencia equivalente en un ambiente de servicio de alimentos de ritmo rápido.
- Sólido conocimiento de preparación de alimentos, operaciones de cocina y prácticas de seguridad alimentaria.
- Se prefiere certificación ServSafe o puede obtenerse al momento de la contratación.
- Excelentes habilidades de comunicación, liderazgo y resolución de problemas.
- Capacidad para realizar múltiples tareas y mantener la calma durante los períodos de mayor actividad.
- Capacidad para permanecer de pie y moverse por la cocina durante períodos prolongados.
- Comodidad para trabajar en un ambiente de altas temperaturas y ritmo rápido.
- Capacidad para levantar y transportar hasta 50 libras.
- Buenas habilidades con el cuchillo y gran atención a los detalles.
- Asumir un rol de liderazgo significativo en un ambiente solidario y lleno de energía.
- Ayudar a capacitar y desarrollar a la próxima generación de miembros del equipo de Hometown.
- Desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo y administración de cocina.
- Tener un impacto directo en la calidad, cultura y éxito del café.
Pago: A partir de $22 por hora, con oportunidades de aumento según la experiencia y el desempeño.
Beneficios y Ventajas:
- Beneficios de Comida para Empleados y Descuento para Empleados
- Descansos Pagados
- 401(k)
- Excelente Equilibrio entre el Trabajo y la Vida Personal — No hay turnos hasta altas horas de la noche; nuestros cafés cierran a las 5 p. m.
- Licencia Pagada y Licencia por Enfermedad
- Seguro Médico disponible para todos los empleados regulares de tiempo completo
- Oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo
- Ambiente de trabajo solidario y colaborativo
Hometown Coffee & Juice es un Empleador que Ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades y está comprometido con crear un lugar de trabajo diverso e inclusivo.
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