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Kitchen Lead
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What they do
A Restaurant or Food Service Supervisor supervises food preparation and staff for a restaurant or dining hall. Manages budget for food supplies, equipment and staff; hires and trains staff; monitors food safety procedures. May plan menus or work with chefs or dieticians to plan menus. Works in a school, hospital, nursing home or other institution.
$39,810 / year median in Nebraska
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Kitchen Lead Fifth House Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time $19
- $22 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Referral program Qualifications Food waste mitigation ServSafe Labor cost analysis Materials management in food and beverage Kitchen stations Full Job Description Kitchen Lead 5th
House Omaha Location:
3901 Farnam Street
- Job type:
- Full-time
- Pay:
- $19•22 per hour •Expected hours:•35 per week •
Schedule:
- 2:00-9:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
- Required availability:
- Every weekend and closing shifts Fixed days off:
- Monday and Tuesday ## Job description 5th House Omaha is hiring a hands-on kitchen lead to run evening kitchen execution. This person will set the pace on the line, assign stations and prep priorities, maintain food quality and safety, coach cooks, and step into any station when service requires it. The regular schedule is
- 2:00-9:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
- , This provides
- 35 paid hours guaranteed each week
- . Weekend and closing availability is required. Mondays and Tuesdays are always off. ### Responsibilities
- Lead kitchen setup, evening service, and closing while working alongside the team.
- Assign stations and prep priorities based on expected service volume.
- Maintain recipe, portion, presentation, and ticket-time standards.
- Train, coach, and give clear direction to line and prep cooks.
- Monitor food safety, sanitation, labeling, rotation, and waste controls.
- Help with receiving, inventory counts, and product-quality checks.
- Communicate shortages, equipment issues, staffing gaps, and service risks early.
- Step into any station when needed. ### Qualifications
- Strong recent experience in a professional restaurant kitchen.
- Previous responsibility for leading shifts, stations, or kitchen teammates.
- Availability from 2:00 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
- Availability for every weekend and required closing duties.
- Broad line knowledge and the ability to maintain standards during busy service.
- Practical understanding of food safety, prep planning, and inventory control.
- Calm, direct communication and a coaching-oriented leadership style. ### Compensation and benefits
- $19•22 per hour•, based on relevant leadership and station experience.
- 35 paid hours guaranteed each week.
- Mondays and Tuesdays always off.
- Schedules posted at least two weeks ahead.
- Shift meal and employee dining discount.
- Written 90-day performance and pay review.
- Opportunity to take on broader kitchen-management responsibilities as the business grows.
Pay:
$19.00
- $22.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Referral program
Work Location:
In person