Kitchen Lead

The Kitchen Lead is responsible for implementing and maintaining all operational procedures and programs related to heart of house (HOH). This position should be the subject matter expert on Heart of House operating procedures, cost of goods, and labor controls. Kitchen Lead will coordinate food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. Kitchen lead demonstrates a passion for food, quality, and excellence, knowing the exceptional food has no exceptions.

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders with GM
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Help train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels, taking steps to minimize waste and optimize inventory
• Prepare food to order and follow kitchen procedures to ensure high quality food is served consistently
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in HOH
• Ensure products are stored at the correct temperatures and the recipe books are up to date with current menu items, portions and ingredients
• Instill and reinforce our culture by effectively communicating to team members
• Execute all heart of the house positions as needed, including expo
• Implement plating and execution of core and promotional menu items including training team members
• Perform regular kitchen line, food safety, and temperature checks to ensure overall efficiency of restaurant kitchen operations.
• Receive and expedite orders efficiently, minimizing delays and ensuring timely delivery of customer requests.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead the kitchen during peak periods, prioritizing tasks and managing workload effectively.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and excellent communication skills, building strong relationships with colleagues and customers alike.

If you are excited about working in this kind of dining atmosphere, come discover what makes The Melting Pot a unique dining experience and an exceptional workplace!

REQUIREMENTS

The Melting Pot is a uniquely fun dining experience that brings friends and family closer over bubbling pots of delicious fondue. For 50 years, The Melting Pot has defined the fondue experience niche across the American dining scene. From the start, the melting pot founders, who still run the head office, diligently searched for energetic entrepreneurs who were as excited as they were about the concept and its potential. Their commitment to building a close-knit fondue family proved successful. Must have a passion for providing exceptional food and beverages in a fun, polished casual restaurant.

The Melting Pot offers great pay and flexible work schedules. Benefit from an environment where promotions, good shifts, and stations are rewarded by effort, teamwork, attitude, and sales. Join us at Melting Pot, where every meal is more than just dinner, it's a celebration of life with the people you care about. It’s a shared experience of flavor, connection, and unforgettable moments. If you are excited about working in this kind of dining atmosphere, come discover what makes The Melting Pot a unique dining experience... and an exceptional workplace apply now!