Kitchen Lead

Overview

Join our dynamic culinary team as a Kitchen Lead, where your passion for food and leadership will inspire excellence in every dish served. This pivotal role combines hands-on food preparation with team supervision, ensuring that our kitchen operates smoothly, safely, and creatively. As a Kitchen Lead, you will be the driving force behind maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and service, all while fostering a positive and energetic work environment. Your expertise in fine dining, catering, and food management will be essential to delivering memorable experiences to our guests. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary talents and leadership skills in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient food production and service delivery
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including shift management, inventory control, and food safety procedures
• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards
• Manage food handling, sanitizing procedures, and ensure compliance with health regulations to maintain a safe kitchen environment
• Coordinate menu planning, catering events, and banquet services to meet client specifications and expectations
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies as needed, and control costs to optimize food management practices
• Train team members on food preparation techniques, safety protocols, and customer service standards

Skills

• Extensive experience in food production within fine dining or catering environments
• Proven supervisory experience managing kitchen teams in fast-paced settings
• Strong knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety sanitizing procedures
• Skilled in inventory management, cost control, and menu planning
• Excellent leadership abilities with a focus on team motivation and development
• Familiarity with restaurant management systems and food service operations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail in food handling and presentation

Embark on a rewarding career where your culinary expertise meets leadership excellence! We are committed to supporting your growth as you deliver exceptional dining experiences through innovation, teamwork, and dedication.

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person