Summary: Seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Lead to ensure exceptional food quality, safety, and service, inspiring a team to deliver memorable dining experiences in a fast-paced environment. Highlights: 1. Lead daily kitchen operations and oversee food preparation for top quality. 2. Supervise and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment. 3. Showcase culinary expertise and management skills in a hospitality setting. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Lead to join our vibrant team! In this role, you will be at the forefront of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and service. Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver memorable dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and food safety. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise and management skills in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment. If you thrive on teamwork, possess a passion for fine dining and catering, and excel in kitchen management, we want to hear from you! Duties Lead daily kitchen operations, overseeing food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure top-quality aligned with menu standards. Supervise and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages excellence in food service and teamwork. Manage inventory control and food production processes to minimize waste and optimize costs while maintaining freshness and quality. Implement and uphold food safety sanitizing procedures, ensuring compliance with all health regulations and safety standards. Oversee shift management by scheduling staff effectively to meet service demands without compromising quality or safety. Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, food handling procedures, and sanitation practices for accountability and continuous improvement. Experience Proven experience in food production within a restaurant or hospitality setting, with a strong background in fine dining or catering environments. Demonstrated supervisory experience managing kitchen teams in fast-paced settings. Extensive knowledge of food safety protocols, sanitizing procedures, and health regulations applicable to the food industry. Experience with inventory management, cost control, menu planning, and kitchen operations leadership. Familiarity with banquet service, event catering, and large-scale food service management is highly desirable. Strong culinary skills with a comprehensive understanding of cooking techniques and food handling best practices. Previous roles involving restaurant management or shift supervision that showcase leadership capabilities in managing teams effectively. Join us as a Kitchen Lead where your expertise will drive excellence in every dish served! Bring your passion for culinary arts and leadership to create memorable dining experiences while advancing your career in a supportive environment dedicated to growth and innovation. This job involves taking orders and dealing directly with customers so you must have good energy, friendly personality and know how to provide excellent customer service. Base plus tips Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits: Sick time 401(k) matching Work Location: In person
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