Kitchen Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Overview

The Kitchen Lead will oversee the day-to-day operations of the a la carte kitchen, ensuring the production of high-quality, consistent food that aligns with our brand’s standards. This role is responsible for managing the kitchen team, including line cooks and the dish team, while fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. The Kitchen Lead will handle ordering, inventory management, team training, and ensure smooth kitchen operations to support a dynamic, fast-paced service. 

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen team members, fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative environment 
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food sanitation standards 
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and food cost control to minimize waste and maintain efficiency 
• Create and manage production schedules and prep lists to meet service demands 
• Maintain high quality standards through daily product checks and recipe consistency 
• Partner with leadership on menu development, seasonal features, and operational improvements 
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflow and productivity 
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training to strengthen and grow the team 

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. 
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team of cooks. 
• Strong organizational ski ls to manage production schedules, inventory, and minimize waste. 
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, inventory management, and ordering processes. 
• Effective communication and collaboration ski ls to work with cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism. 

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand. 
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it. 
• Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health/Vision/Dental Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.

About Us

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink- we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge. 

The Buttery is many things: 

• a great local eatery 
• the village bakery & patisserie 
• an exceptional specialty coffee shop 
• all wrapped in a unique retail environment 

We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives. But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.