Kitchen Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced, hospitality environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, extensive culinary expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences. As a Kitchen Lead, you will manage kitchen staff, ensure food safety standards are upheld, and coordinate food production and service to meet high-quality standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence menu planning, supervise food handling, and maintain efficient kitchen workflows while fostering a positive team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff ensuring smooth shift operations
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to uphold quality and consistency in all dishes
• Manage inventory control, monitor stock levels
• Enforce food safety sanitizing procedures and ensure compliance with health regulations at all times
• Supervise catering events and banquet functions, ensuring timely delivery of orders
• Train team members on food handling, safety protocols
• Maintain cleanliness standards across the kitchen area in accordance with sanitation guidelines
• Support restaurant management in shift management and operational planning to enhance overall service quality

Experience

• Proven experience in food production within a restaurant or hospitality setting with a focus on fine dining or catering environments
• Demonstrated supervising experience managing culinary teams in a fast-paced environment
• Background in food service management and kitchen operations
• Knowledge of inventory management, cost control practices, and food safety sanitizing procedures
• Hands-on culinary experience including cooking, menu planning, and food handling in the food industry
• Experience overseeing dietary departments or managing specialized dietary needs is a plus
• leadership skills

Join us as a Kitchen Lead to inspire your team through culinary excellence while delivering memorable dining experiences. We value energetic leaders who thrive on teamwork, uphold high standards of food safety, and are passionate about creating exceptional meals that delight our guests.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person