Kitchen Lead

MISSIONExecute consistently delicious, sustainable, and quality-focused menu and service. Effectively assist and report directly to the General Manager and Manager to ensure the quality standards of both the food offerings and the kitchen operations. RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure compliance with all food safety standards, health codes, and regulationsSet a warm and approachable culture for both employees and customersAssist GM in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process for cooksTrain cooks to execute the menu and daily prep workMonitor kitchen equipment maintenance, communicate needed scheduling to GMConduct all kitchen inventory management and ordering from PERC vendors. Assist GM with employee schedules, including delivery & pick-upsReceive orders (train others to properly check in orders) and ensure weekly FIFO’ing and organizing is completed in coolers and dry storage Assign and delegate deep cleaning tasks in accordance with BOH SOP’sAssign and delegate daily prep schedules to ensure the kitchen is fully stocked for service and deliveriesAssist GM in implementing and updating BOH SOP’s Ensure that other shop orders and deliveries are fulfilled on timeAct as the Expeditor during busy weekend and holiday shifts as needed (QC every dish, calling hands or running orders to guests, calling out orders to the line cooks, orchestrating line cooks to be efficient in workflow and side tasks) Handles decision-making or problem-solving of BOH daily and while GM is unavailable (days off, out of office, etc.) while collaborating with the Store Manager. Coordinating coverage when GM is out of office. REQUIREMENTSMust have previous kitchen experienceMust have effective communication skills, be teachable, and be a team playerMust maintain a clean work environment + strong respect for personal hygieneMust have a full-time, 5 day work week availabilityAbility to work under pressure and maintain solid time management Ability to stand for up to 8 hours, repeatedly lift and carry up to 50lbsServeSafe Manager Certificate COMPENSATION & BENEFITS$18/hr + tipsHealth, vision, & dental insurancePaid time offPaid sick leaveFree coffee and swag