Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Kitchen Lead to oversee daily culinary operations in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment. The Kitchen Lead will be responsible for supervising food preparation, ensuring food safety standards, managing inventory, and leading a team of culinary professionals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise, leadership skills, and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in fine dining, catering, and restaurant management, with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. Responsibilities Lead and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and serving. Oversee food safety sanitizing procedures and ensure compliance with all health regulations. Manage inventory control and food handling to minimize waste and optimize costs. Plan menus in collaboration with culinary team, incorporating dietary restrictions and customer preferences. Coordinate shift management, ensuring adequate staffing levels and efficient workflow during busy periods. Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency across all dishes served. Support catering events and banquet functions by overseeing food production and service delivery. Implement food management practices that promote safety, sanitation, and cleanliness within the kitchen environment. Train team members on food safety procedures, cooking techniques, and customer service expectations. Monitor kitchen operations to ensure adherence to budgetary goals while maintaining exceptional service standards. Experience Proven experience in food production within a restaurant or hospitality setting, including fine dining or catering environments. Demonstrated supervisory or team management experience in a culinary context. Extensive knowledge of kitchen management practices such as inventory control, cost control, and shift management. Strong background in food safety sanitizing procedures and safe handling practices. Experience with banquet service, event catering, or large-scale food production is highly desirable. Familiarity with menu planning, food service management, and restaurant operations. Prior roles involving leadership in the food industry that showcase your ability to manage teams effectively while maintaining high standards of quality and service. Join us as a Kitchen Lead to inspire your team daily while delivering memorable dining experiences! We're committed to fostering a vibrant work environment where your culinary talents can shine—apply today!

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 20.0 per week

Work Location:

In person