Mini Kabob - Kitchen Operations Lead

Mini Kabob - Kitchen Operations Lead

MK BRANDS LLC

Glendale, CA Job Details Full-time $26 - $30 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Hospitality Grilling Maintaining an organized workspace Operations management Cooking Mid-level Sanitation procedures Store opening/closing procedures Packaging Plating Kitchen staff training Organizational skills Cleaning Packaging (food) Training Communication skills Stock rotation Kitchen organization

Full Job Description Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discounts Paid time off

KITCHEN OPERATIONS LEAD

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Times Top 101 • NYT Top 50 • Michelin Guide | Nationally Recognized Glendale Restaurant Mini Kabob is seeking a highly organized, fast-paced, hands-on Kitchen Operations Lead to help oversee kitchen flow, prep execution, service pacing, organization, and daily operations during high-volume service. We are a family-owned Armenian restaurant established in 1987, known for open-fire grilled meats, scratch-made recipes, and operating at an extremely high level inside a small, fast-moving kitchen environment. This is not a passive management position. We are looking for a strong operator — someone who leads from the front, moves with urgency, stays calm under pressure, thinks logically, solves problems quickly, and is willing to jump into any position necessary to support the team during service. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced kitchens, takes ownership naturally, communicates clearly under pressure, and understands how to maintain organization and flow during busy rush periods. Responsibilities Help oversee daily kitchen operations and service flow Support kitchen organization, cleanliness, and efficiency throughout service Coordinate prep execution, line readiness, and station organization Help manage ticket pacing and communication during rush periods Identify bottlenecks and solve operational issues quickly Support food quality, consistency, and plating standards Jump into any station as needed during busy service periods Assist grill, prep, expo, packaging, dishes, and catering support when necessary Maintain organization and urgency throughout the kitchen Support inventory organization and product rotation Ensure stations remain stocked and service-ready Help train and support kitchen team members Assist with catering prep and large-order coordination Support opening and closing procedures Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and operational standards Help create a calm, focused, team-oriented kitchen environment Qualifications Prior kitchen leadership, lead line cook, or high-volume restaurant experience preferred Strong sense of urgency and ability to multitask under pressure Comfortable working in a physically demanding, fast-paced kitchen environment Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to lead by example and support the team wherever needed Calm under pressure with strong operational awareness Reliable, punctual, and consistent Ability to move quickly while maintaining standards and organization Experience in high-volume, systems-driven restaurant environments such as Din Tai Fung, Hillstone/Houston's, or similar operations is highly valued Position Details Full-time position Base pay at $16.90/hr with guaranteed hourly pay $26-30/hr with tip makeup, depending on experience and role responsibilities Fast-paced, team-oriented environment Long-term growth opportunities available for strong operators Mini Kabob is a family-owned Armenian restaurant in Glendale focused on quality ingredients, hospitality, consistency, and high-volume service with attention to detail.