Kitchen Team Leader

Kitchen Team Leader A Kitchen Team Leader is responsible for leading the Back of House Operations, on shift, in the restaurant. We are looking for people with a passion for the kitchen including; food preparation, presentation and operations. You should be dependable and hard-working for this position. If you can bring positive vibes, knife skills and attention to details then this is the job for you. Responsibilities: Lead the kitchen in all food preparation and production with attention to quality and presentation Assure the cleanliness and sanitization of all work areas such as countertops. Ensure all food meets our quality standards. Ensure and maintain that all cooking and refrigeration equipment is in good working order. Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen. Assists in training new Team Member to a high level of kitchen safety and job proficiency. Adheres to all prep procedures and follows recipes 100% of time. Utilizes all compliance systems, kitchen tools and procedures with 100% integrity. Maintains high cleanliness standards and role model accountability for adherence to local health requirements. Ability to lead all kitchen positions proficiently, following all Tokyo Joe's standards and procedures Creates and follows through on completion of kitchen prep list Leader in food safety, sanitation, kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance Proficient Knife handling skills Manage others through positive communication, teamwork and delegation to complete tasks Open and close the restaurant executing high standards Receiving and verifying food deliveries ensuring FIFO organization Crisis management and ability to react quickly to change Requirements: Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils. A team player with good communication skills. Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure. Very good physical condition and endurance. Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities. Outstanding communication and organizational skills.