LEAD OPERATOR / KITCHEN MANAGER

Alaia Consulting LLC dba MELT'D San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time From $26 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Management ServSafe Team leadership English Attention to detail Leading team collaboration initiatives ServSafe Food Manager Certification Leadership Full Job Description Build a Restaurant Brand From Day One MELT'D is a new premium delivery-only restaurant bringing indulgent comfort food with a French twist to San Diego. We're looking for a Kitchen Lead who wants more than just another cooking job—someone excited to help build a restaurant from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to become part of the founding team and grow with the company as we expand. What You'll Do Lead daily kitchen operations Prepare and execute recipes with consistency and attention to detail Organize prep and maintain inventory Train and support future kitchen team members Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety Help build kitchen systems, procedures, and organization Ensure every order reflects the MELT'D brand Requirements ServSafe Manager Certification (required) 3+ years of professional kitchen experience Previous experience as a Lead Cook, Kitchen Supervisor, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager preferred Strong organizational and leadership skills Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Reliable transportation Authorized to work in the United States Compensation Base Pay $26/hour Monthly Performance Bonus Up to $1,000/month Schedule Full-time position Wednesday - Sunday Typical shift: 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM Location Barrio Logan, San Diego Near Cesar Chavez Parkway and I-5. Benefits Currently no health benefits. We believe in being transparent and expect to add benefits as the company grows. Why Join Melt'd? Ground-floor opportunity Small focused menu No dining room chaos Direct access to ownership Opportunity to grow into a multi-unit operations role Help build the systems and culture from day one Hiring Process Hiring begins October 5th to allow time for training, systems setup, and launch preparation. Final candidates will complete a practical kitchen and leadership assessment. Assessment includes a short prep exercise, station walk-through, and discussion of operational scenarios. Apply using our quick application form: https://forms.gle/ZuNJupYHyv5ZGVqV6

Pay:

From $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid training

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location:

In person