Kitchen Lead

Kitchen Lead Central Standard Craft Distillery - 1.5 Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time $19 - $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Spanish Google Workspace Banquet chef experience Line cook experience Microsoft Excel Inventory management ServSafe Cooking Kitchen manager experience English High school diploma or GED Catering chef experience Training & development Kitchen stations Sous chef experience

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Kitchen Lead Reports to: Executive Chef & Sous Chef About the

Role:

We're looking for a dedicated and skilled Kitchen Lead to join our team. This role is hands-on and leadership-driven, ensuring smooth operations, high-quality food, and teamwork across the kitchen. The Kitchen Lead plays a key part in supporting the Executive and Sous Chefs by overseeing shifts, stations, and staff.

Responsibilities:

Lead specific shifts or assigned kitchen stations. Ensure station preparedness, efficiency, and quality during service. Train, cross-train, and coach line cooks and prep team members. Monitor portioning, plating, and presentation for consistency. Manage and supervise checklists for opening, closing, prep, and weekly cleaning tasks. Communicate operational needs and issues promptly to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

Qualifications:

Bilingual in English and Spanish (required). Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Previous experience in a leadership or senior line cook role. Strong knowledge of kitchen stations, cooking techniques, and food safety standards. Proficiency with kitchen management systems and computer skills, including: Inventory and ordering software Scheduling systems Recipe and prep management tools Email and basic office software (Excel, Word, Google Workspace) Ability to train, coach, and motivate a team. Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills. A positive attitude and commitment to maintaining a professional, collaborative kitchen environment.

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to grow and develop in a supportive culinary team. Work in a dynamic kitchen environment with high standards for food and service. Be a part of a team that values creativity, quality, and consistency.

Benefits:

Competitive pay based on experience Health, Dental, & Vision offered to full time employees (50% company match) 401k + company match up to 5%, fully vested day one Employee Discounts on merchandise, retail, and spirits Central Standard Craft Distillery is rapidly expanding with lots of room for growth and learning opportunities both at the Crafthouse and the new distillery location! If you are a passionate culinary professional with a dedication to excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Kitchen Lead.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid training Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person