Our hours of operation are 6:00 am - 2:00 pm.
The Kitchen Leader supervises the daily back-of-house restaurant operations. They report directly to the Restaurant Manager and are responsible for multiple tasks in the restaurant, including food preparation, maintenance of quality standards, sanitization and cleanliness, meal presentation, and portion and cost control. They are self-motivated and demonstrate excellent communication skills with a calm and confident manner.
Job activities:
- Guide the kitchen staff to deliver high-quality, timely food and ensure that all customers are satisfied
- Ensure that all food items and products are stored, prepared, and served based on the restaurant's recipe and preparation and portion standards
- Maintain all records and logs required to report time/temperature, inventory control, waste logs, daily/weekly cleaning, end of day activities, and all safety measures.
- Maintain clean working environments and ensure that employees follow the restaurant's preventive maintenance measures
- Maintain adequate inventory levels and conduct weekly inventories according to developed PAR sheets
- Oversee the training of employees according to the Eggs Up Grill Training Manual, to ensure the safe operation of kitchen equipment and utensils and the proper handling of heavy items and hazardous materials
Skills:
- Strong and independent organizational skills: It is the Kitchen Leader's responsibility to maintain an accurate inventory and to ensure that the cooler, freezer, and storage/chemical shelves are well organized. Items are kept in their labeled area and FiFo is employed to manage product. The Kitchen Leader will assist with training and mentoring of staff in this regard.
- Strong conflict management skills: Tensions can run high in a fast-paced environment and the Kitchen Leader must always remain calm and collected while guiding staff through more difficult and stressful work shifts, occasionally having to resolve conflicts that could potentially arise.
- Strong leadership and excellence in a fast-paced environment: The Kitchen Leader is able to make quick decisions and exhibits an in-depth knowledge of recipes and ServSafe procedures, enabling them to provide accurate answers and feedback during high-volume times.
- Schedule flexibility: Able to work weekends (Friday-Sunday) on a regular basis.