Kitchen Lead

Job Description

Job Description

We’re a fun, fast-paced indoor family entertainment center where families come to play, celebrate, and make memories! Our team takes pride in creating a safe, welcoming, and exciting environment for guests of all ages.

The Role

We’re looking for a  hands-on Kitchen Lead to take ownership of kitchen execution and help develop and improve our food program.

This role combines  daily kitchen execution with recipe development and system building , with the long-term goal of supporting scalable operations, including a potential ghost kitchen model. You should be comfortable working the line while also improving how the kitchen runs.

Core Responsibilities

Kitchen Execution

• Run day-to-day kitchen operations including prep, cooking, and service
• Maintain consistent food quality, speed, and presentation
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards are met
• Manage prep levels, inventory usage, and reduce waste

Recipe Development & Menu Improvement

• Improve existing menu items for taste, speed, and consistency
• Develop and test new recipes with a focus on:
• Fast execution during service
• Consistent portioning and plating
• Cost efficiency and simplicity
• Standardize recipes so they can be easily trained and replicated

Kitchen Systems & Workflow

• Improve prep processes and kitchen flow to reduce bottlenecks
• Help create clear prep lists, procedures, and station organization
• Support building a kitchen setup that can scale into higher volume or ghost kitchen operations

Training & Quality Control

• Train staff on recipes, prep standards, and execution
• Ensure consistency across all shifts
• Support team members during peak service times

Food Cost & Efficiency

• Be mindful of portion control, waste, and ingredient usage
• Help identify ways to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality
• Support maintaining strong food cost targets

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in a hands-on kitchen role (Sous Chef, line cook, kitchen lead, or similar)
• Ability to execute consistently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience improving or creating menu items is a strong plus
• Strong attention to detail and food consistency
• Organized, reliable, and proactive during service
• Comfortable working both independently and with a team

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food safety certification
  

Preferred Experience:

• High-volume or fast-casual kitchen experience
• Experience with prep systems, batching, or standardized recipes
• Experience contributing to menu development or specials
  

Compensation:

• Will be adjusted depending on experience

We’re a fun, fast-paced indoor family entertainment center where families come to play, celebrate, and make memories! Our team takes pride in creating a safe, welcoming, and exciting environment for guests of all ages.

Company Description

We’re a fun, fast-paced indoor family entertainment center where families come to play, celebrate, and make memories! Our team takes pride in creating a safe, welcoming, and exciting environment for guests of all ages.