Kitchen Lead

Kitchen Lead The Kitchen Lead is responsible for supporting daily kitchen operations while ensuring food quality, safety, and consistency. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment and leads by example. Responsibilities Lead and support the kitchen team to maintain consistent food quality and efficient service Ensure recipes, portions, and presentation meet company standards Communicate clearly with team members to coordinate workflow and provide coaching Stay actively involved on the floor during prep and service Safely operate kitchen equipment, including ovens and other hot or electrical tools Monitor cook times, food safety, and overall product quality Organize tasks, anticipate volume, and adjust priorities as needed Qualifications Experience in a high-volume kitchen or restaurant environment Strong understanding of food safety practices Food Handler or ServSafe certification required Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail Strong communication skills and team-first mindset Expo experience is a plus Minimum Requirements Ability to communicate in English and Spanish Ability to lift up to approximately 40 lbs Available to work a minimum of 35 hours per week Must be at least 18 years old Authorized to work in the United States Perks & Benefits Tips Paid Time Off Competitive pay 401(k) Free healthy shift meals Ideal Candidate 3+ years of experience in a moderate- to high-volume restaurant or café Calm, dependable, and solutions-oriented under pressure Leads by example in performance, cleanliness, safety, and attitude Works efficiently to support strong team output and responsible labor usage

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person