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Kitchen Lead — The Hideaway at

Saratoga Lake Pay:

$25-$28 per hour, based on experience Job Summary The Hideaway at Saratoga Lake is looking for an experienced, motivated Kitchen Lead to help oversee the day-to-day operation of our kitchen. We are a busy, year-round restaurant located at Saratoga Lake Golf Club, serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, private events, golf outings, seasonal specials, and large-scale catering functions. We are looking for someone who can lead by example, keep the kitchen organized during high-volume service, maintain strong food quality and consistency, and help develop the cooks around them. This is a hands-on position. We are not looking for someone who simply stands at the pass and gives directions. Our Kitchen Lead should be comfortable jumping on a station, helping with prep, solving problems, training staff, and doing whatever is needed to help the team succeed. Responsibilities

• Lead and support cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other kitchen staff during daily service.
• Help maintain consistent food quality, portioning, presentation, and ticket times.
• Organize daily prep and ensure stations are properly stocked and ready before service.
• Help oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, product rotation, and waste control.
• Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, storage, and temperature standards.
• Work with management and the culinary team on new menu items, seasonal specials, and menu development.
• Help coordinate kitchen execution for private events, banquets, golf outings, and catering functions.
• Train and coach kitchen employees while helping create a positive, accountable, team-first environment.
• Communicate clearly with FOH management, event staff, and ownership to keep service running smoothly.
• Help identify ways to improve kitchen systems, organization, efficiency, and profitability.
• Lead by example and help set the standard for professionalism, urgency, cleanliness, and teamwork. What We're Looking For
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen.
• Previous kitchen leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong line-cooking and food-preparation skills.
• Ability to stay organized and composed during busy services.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage, and food handling.
• Experience with inventory, ordering, food cost, and waste management is preferred.
• Experience with catering, banquets, or large events is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Dependable, accountable, and willing to help wherever needed.
• Someone who understands that a successful kitchen requires a team-first mentality.

Why The Hideaway? We work hard, but we also work hard to make The Hideaway a place where good employees want to stay.

We offer:

• $25-$28 per hour, based on experience.
• Flexible scheduling and an effort to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee meal and dining discounts.
• Access to our Employee Appreciation Program, which provides discounts and perks at participating Saratoga-area businesses.
• Golf-related perks, including opportunities to enjoy Saratoga Lake Golf Club.
• Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility as we continue to grow.
• A management team that values input, creativity, and new ideas.
• A strong existing team with a focus on respect, accountability, and a "we-over-me" culture.
• The opportunity to be involved in menu development, specials, catering, events, and the continued growth of The Hideaway.

We are constantly evolving and improving, and we want someone who is excited to be part of that process. If you are an experienced kitchen professional who enjoys leading a team, creating great food, and helping build better systems, we would love to meet you.

Pay:

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person