Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $18.00 - $22.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
training programs
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Our establishment is a dynamic and thriving restaurant dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences by maintaining the highest quality standards in food preparation and customer service. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace culture that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous development. As a well-established company in the food service industry, we are committed to supporting our employees through comprehensive training programs and leadership opportunities.

The role of Kitchen Team Leader is a critical first-level leadership position within our store operations. This role is responsible for supervising, managing, and motivating the Back of House (BOH) staff members to ensure smooth kitchen operations and excellent guest satisfaction. The Kitchen Team Leader drives the kitchen flow and station execution during shifts, taking ownership of quality control while upholding company standards. This position requires a natural leader who can engage and inspire their team while maintaining operational efficiency and food safety compliance. Kitchen Team Leaders play an integral part in the success of our kitchen by providing thorough training to BOH staff, managing schedules, monitoring equipment maintenance, and controlling food costs. They must be adept in all areas of the kitchen and capable of stepping into various roles as needed to uphold service standards. The role demands a dedicated, motivated, and organized individual who embraces responsibility and demonstrates strong communication skills across all levels of staff and management. This full-time position offers flexible scheduling within a 30 to 40-hour work week, emphasizing both steady workforce support and operational excellence. The Kitchen Team Leader also supports labor management and bonus structures by making informed decisions that directly impact store performance. Our company values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees. We invite passionate candidates ready to take a proactive leadership role in a fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant environment to apply for this promising opportunity.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Manager Food Handler certification required
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with managers, kitchen staff, dining room staff and guests
  • Must have flexible and open availability
  • Ability to direct, support, and drive excellence
  • Ability to maintain all kitchen standards
  • Highly motivated and organized
  • DAPR certified in all kitchen positions (Green Status)

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office/ Excel and/or Google Sheets
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with managers, kitchen staff, dining room staff and guests
  • Manager Food Handler certification required
  • Must have flexible and open availability
  • Ability to direct, support, and drive excellence
  • Ability to maintain all kitchen standards
  • Highly motivated and organized
  • DAPR certified in all kitchen positions (Green Status)

Job Duties

  • Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the company recipes, portioning, cooking, and presentation standards
  • Drive and motivate the team in a positive manner
  • Act with integrity and honesty while promoting company culture
  • Manage BOH staff performance as appropriate and partner with management team for any final decisions
  • Provide and oversee the training and cross-training of new kitchen staff using the DAPR or other training programs provided
  • Provide and oversee the training for safe operation of all kitchen equipment, utensil cleanliness and sanitation practices
  • Be proficient in all areas of the restaurant to fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
  • Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner
  • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the company’s preventative maintenance procedures
  • Perform quality control to ensure all food and service are up to company standards of quality, consistency, and timeliness
  • Control food cost and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes, and waste control procedures
  • Be knowledgeable and support all restaurant policies
  • Maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas
  • Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
  • Be responsible for daily interaction and communication via company portal
  • Assist with labor management costs
  • Be proficient at line checks
  • Understand management bonus structure and how decisions and actions affect it
  • Cross-trained FOH set-up and server sectioning
  • Cross-trained server checkouts and money handling
  • Cross-trained in Toast, Comps, and Promos
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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