Kitchen Lead

Overview

This role is responsible for supervising daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in food quality, overseeing mise-en-place, and assisting in menu execution. The Junior Sous Chef must demonstrate strong culinary skills, leadership capability, and an unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of presentation, flavor, hygiene, and safety. The position acts as a bridge between the kitchen staff and senior chefs, ensuring smooth coordination during service and production.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Lead to join our vibrant culinary team! In this role, you will be at the forefront of kitchen operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality food and exceptional service in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment. Your leadership will inspire and manage a team of culinary professionals, uphold food safety standards, and oversee daily kitchen activities to create memorable dining experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef with strong supervisory skills and extensive food industry experience to make a meaningful impact.

Duties

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are met or exceeded
• Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing waste to optimize cost efficiency
• Implement and uphold food safety sanitizing procedures in compliance with health regulations to ensure a safe dining environment
• Coordinate menu planning alongside culinary staff, incorporating dietary requirements and catering needs while maintaining creativity and variety
• Supervise shift management, ensuring smooth operations during busy service hours and effective delegation of tasks
• Oversee catering events and banquet services, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality food in line with client expectations
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness, sanitation practices, and equipment maintenance to uphold hygiene standards at all times
• Support training initiatives for team members to enhance skills in food handling, food production, and customer service excellence

Skills

• Extensive banquet experience combined with strong supervising skills to lead large-scale events confidently
• Proven track record in food production, fine dining, and catering environments with a focus on quality control
• Demonstrated leadership in managing kitchen teams within restaurant or hospitality settings
• Expertise in inventory management, cost control, and food safety sanitizing procedures
• Skilled in menu planning, food preparation techniques, and culinary innovation aligned with industry best practices
• Strong knowledge of restaurant management principles including shift management and food service operations
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with staff and other departments while maintaining a positive work environment
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations with professionalism while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of kitchen management

Join us as a Kitchen Lead where your culinary expertise combined with leadership talent will elevate our dining experiences! We value energetic professionals who thrive on teamwork, innovation, and delivering exceptional hospitality. This paid position offers an engaging environment where your skills will directly contribute to our success.

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person