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Kitchen Lead — The Rocks All Day CaféAbout The Rocks The Rocks All Day Café is an Australian-inspired, wellness-forward specialty coffee and all-day café opening in November in Marlton, NJ. We're built on one idea, the

Equal Measure Principle:

hospitality and craft, given in equal measure, to guests and teammates alike. See the person in front of you. Meet their need — in full measure. Every plate reflects an all-day, wellness-forward menu — breakfast through lunch, made with real care and real ingredients. Every espresso is pulled on La Marzocco equipment. Every interaction reflects a brand that's elevated but approachable — never stiff, never sloppy. We're a small, founder-led team (Amanda and Anders) opening one café with the intention of building something that lasts, not just a launch. The Role As Kitchen Lead at The Rocks, you own the rhythm, quality, and consistency of everything that leaves our kitchen. You'll run food production day to day — prep, execution, expo, and close — while setting the standard the rest of the BOH team works to. You're as comfortable on the line during a rush as you are managing a prep list, an order, or a training moment before service. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who leads by doing, not just directing. You'll work closely with front of house and report to our café manager / ownership, and be one of the first hires shaping how The Rocks kitchen runs — its standards, its systems, and its culture — from day one. What You'll Do Kitchen leadership & ownership Own the preparation, cooking, and expo of every dish that leaves the kitchen — presentation, portioning, and quality, every time Uphold and teach our standard recipes and prep specs so every plate is consistent, whoever made it Set the pace and standard for the kitchen team, leading by example on the line, not just from the pass Manage prep lists and production planning so the kitchen is ready for peak trade without scrambling Order and receive kitchen supplies, and keep inventory and stock levels on track Assist with weekly and monthly inventory counts Food safety & quality Maintain food safety, storage, and sanitation standards across the kitchen, and hold the team to them Store and rotate product properly (FIFO), labeling and dating everything Resolve equipment or food-quality issues and product shortages quickly, escalating to ownership when needed Keep the kitchen — stations, equipment, walk-ins — clean and organized through service and at close Team & operations Train and coach kitchen team members on recipes, technique, and our standards Communicate clearly with front of house to keep ticket times fast and food quality high Close the kitchen properly each night and follow closing procedures for every station Contribute to a positive, cohesive kitchen culture — low ego, high standards, genuine teamwork What You'll Bring Required At least 2 years of line/prep cook experience, ideally in a high-volume café or fast-casual kitchen At least 1 year of kitchen supervisory experience — training, scheduling, or leading a shift ServSafe (or equivalent) food safety certification, or ability to obtain one Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs; comfortable working around heat, steam, and a fast-paced line

Reliability:

you show up on time, communicate early if something changes, and can work a schedule that includes early mornings, weekends, and holidays Preferred Experience opening a new kitchen or standing up systems and standards from scratch Familiarity with wellness-forward or health-conscious menus (allergen awareness, dietary modifications, fresh-ingredient handling) Strong English verbal communication and demonstrated ability to train and lead a team Above all: you're organized, detail-oriented, and lead with calm under pressure. You take real ownership of your kitchen, you're smart and low-ego, and you'd rather solve a problem on the spot than pass it up the chain. What We Offer Competitive pay A leadership role from day one: you'll help build our kitchen's systems and standards, not just inherit them Real growth path: as one of our first hires, you're in line to grow with The Rocks as we open future locations A team that treats craft and hospitality as equal priorities — you'll be trusted to lead with judgment, not just enforce a checklist Shift meal while on shift [Benefits eligibility — e.g., health coverage for team members averaging 30+ hrs/week — to be confirmed] How to Apply Send your resume and a couple of lines on your kitchen leadership experience to amanda@therockscafe.com. We're building our opening team now ahead of our November 12, 2026 launch in Marlton — we'd love to meet you.

Pay:

$23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person