Kitchen Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Lead to oversee daily culinary operations in a fast-paced, hospitality environment. As a vital part of our team, you will lead food preparation, manage kitchen staff, ensure food safety standards, and maintain high-quality service for our guests. Your leadership will inspire excellence in culinary execution, foster teamwork, and uphold the integrity of our culinary offerings. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise while managing a vibrant kitchen team committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate all kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure timely service and high standards of quality.
• Lead and manage kitchen staff, including scheduling shifts, training new team members, and motivating team members to achieve their best performance.
• Oversee inventory management and control to minimize waste, optimize stock levels, and ensure cost-effective food production.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety sanitizing procedures and health regulations to guarantee a safe environment for staff and guests.
• Collaborate on menu planning with culinary staff, incorporating dietary considerations such as special diets or allergies while maintaining menu consistency.
• Manage catering events and banquet services, ensuring all food presentation meets fine dining standards and client expectations.
• Monitor food handling practices and ensure proper food management techniques are followed across all kitchen operations.
• Conduct regular quality checks on food production processes and implement improvements as needed to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee shift management duties, including opening and closing procedures, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food service management with a strong background in restaurant or catering environments; banquet experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated supervising experience with the ability to lead and develop a diverse culinary team effectively.
• Extensive culinary experience with knowledge of fine dining standards and food presentation techniques.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, cost management, and food safety sanitizing procedures.
• Experience in managing large-scale food production for events such as banquets or catering services.
• Knowledge of dietary department practices and accommodating special dietary needs within menu planning.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of hospitality.
• Familiarity with restaurant management systems, shift scheduling, and inventory management tools.
• Passion for cooking, serving quality food, and delivering exceptional guest experiences within the hospitality industry.

Join us as a Kitchen Lead where your culinary talent meets leadership excellence! Your expertise will elevate our kitchen operations while creating memorable dining moments for our guests—empowering your career growth in a lively, supportive environment dedicated to culinary innovation!

Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person