Kitchen Lead

Gather, From Dawn to Dusk is a vibrant and rapidly growing catering company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Known for its dedication to quality, hospitality, and exceptional food experiences, Gather offers a dynamic work environment for those passionate about culinary arts and customer service. The company specializes in crafting fresh, innovative menus that cater to a variety of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. Operating in a fast-paced atmosphere, Gather emphasizes consistency, cleanliness, and team collaboration to ensure every event is a memorable success.

The Kitchen Lead position at Gather is a pivotal role designed for an organized and dependable culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role is both hands-on and leadership-oriented, making it ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards in recipe execution, kitchen prep, inventory management, and sanitation. The Kitchen Lead will be instrumental in supporting daily kitchen operations and the expanding catering business, overseeing catering order production, managing inventory, and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are strictly followed. The position offers flexible employment options with both full-time and part-time opportunities (ranging from 25 to 40 hours per week) and a competitive hourly wage of $18.00 to $24.00.

Key responsibilities include preparing and executing recipes accurately according to company specifications, completing daily prep lists to meet production timelines, and maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation standards across all menu items. The Kitchen Lead will also assist with packaging, assembling, and delivering catering orders, coordinating off-site events, replenishment services, and occasional pop-up events, providing vital support to the overall catering team. In addition, the role demands meticulous attention to inventory levels, proper product rotation, and storage procedures, along with keeping all kitchen areas clean and organized.

Sanitation and food safety are paramount at Gather, and the Kitchen Lead is responsible for upholding all health department regulations and food safety protocols. This includes managing proper food handling, storage, cleaning, and sanitizing procedures to maintain a safe and professional kitchen environment. Candidates with previous kitchen or catering leadership experience, strong culinary skills, and a commitment to excellent communication and teamwork will find this role highly rewarding.

The ideal Kitchen Lead is a motivated individual with a passion for hospitality and food quality, capable of multitasking and working efficiently under pressure. A ServeSafe certification is preferred, or the willingness to obtain one upon hire. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth within a supportive and fast-growing company dedicated to building strong kitchen systems, consistency, and a positive kitchen culture. Gather values reliability, urgency, ownership, and a genuine care for quality, making this an excellent career opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to advance in the catering industry.