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MK BRANDS LLC

Kitchen Operations Lead

Glendale, CA

$25 - $30/hr

Identify bottlenecks and solve operational issues quickly * Assist with inventory organization, product rotation, and kitchen systems * Support catering production and large-order execution * Train ...

goop Kitchen

Assistant Kitchen Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Role The Assistant Kitchen Manager at Goop Kitchen will be responsible for overseeing the daily ... Lead daily Kitchen operations and uphold Goop Kitchen's culinary standards * Train, coach, and ...

Goop Kitchen

$22 - $25/hr

The Role The Assistant Kitchen Manager at Goop Kitchen will be responsible for overseeing the daily ... Lead daily Kitchen operations and uphold Goop Kitchen's culinary standards * Train, coach, and ...

Goop Kitchen

Assistant Kitchen Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Role The Assistant Kitchen Manager at Goop Kitchen will be responsible for overseeing the daily ... Lead daily Kitchen operations and uphold Goop Kitchen's culinary standards * Train, coach, and ...

goop Kitchen

Assistant Kitchen Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Role The Assistant Kitchen Manager at Goop Kitchen will be responsible for overseeing the daily ... Lead daily Kitchen operations and uphold Goop Kitchen's culinary standards * Train, coach, and ...

goop Kitchen

Assistant Kitchen Manager

La Jolla, CA

$22 - $25/hr

The Role The Assistant Kitchen Manager at Goop Kitchen will be responsible for overseeing the daily ... Lead daily Kitchen operations and uphold Goop Kitchen's culinary standards * Train, coach, and ...

goop Kitchen

Assistant Kitchen Manager

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Role The Assistant Kitchen Manager at Goop Kitchen will be responsible for overseeing the daily ... Lead daily Kitchen operations and uphold Goop Kitchen's culinary standards * Train, coach, and ...

Tim Ho Wan - Irvine

Kitchen Helper

Irvine, CA

$15.50 - $18/hr

Operational Support * Assist with kitchen opening and closing duties. * Follow instructions and complete tasks assigned by the Head Chef or supervisors. * Work cooperatively with the kitchen team to ...

Tim Ho Wan - Irvine

Kitchen Helper

Irvine, CA

$17 - $26/hr

Operational Support * Assist with kitchen opening and closing duties. * Follow instructions and complete tasks assigned by the Head Chef or supervisors. * Work cooperatively with the kitchen team to ...

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Kitchen Operations Lead

MK BRANDS LLC

Glendale, CA

$25 - $30/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

KITCHEN OPERATIONS LEADLA Times Top 101 | NYT Top 50 | Michelin Guide | Nationally Recognized Glendale Restaurant

Mini Kabob is seeking a highly organized, hands-on kitchen leader to join our team and work directly alongside ownership and Chef Armen Martirosyan.
This is not simply a line cook position.

We are looking for someone who wants to grow into a larger leadership role and become a key part of the future of our operation.
The right candidate will learn all aspects of the business, including kitchen operations, service execution, quality control, prep systems, team leadership, inventory organization, and day-to-day restaurant operations while working directly alongside ownership.
Mini Kabob is a family-owned Armenian restaurant established in 1987 and recognized by the LA Times Top 101, New York Times Top 50, and Michelin Guide. We are known for open-fire grilled meats, scratch-made recipes, high-quality ingredients, and operating at an extremely high level inside a small, fast-moving kitchen.
We are looking for someone who:
  • Leads from the front
  • Takes ownership naturally
  • Stays calm under pressure
  • Solves problems quickly
  • Communicates clearly
  • Maintains high standards
  • Is willing to do whatever is necessary to support the team and operation
Responsibilities
  • Help oversee daily kitchen operations and service flow
  • Coordinate prep execution, line readiness, and station organization
  • Support food quality, consistency, and operational standards
  • Help manage ticket pacing and kitchen communication during service
  • Identify bottlenecks and solve operational issues quickly
  • Assist with inventory organization, product rotation, and kitchen systems
  • Support catering production and large-order execution
  • Train and support kitchen team members
  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout the operation
  • Support opening and closing procedures
  • Lead by example and help create a positive, accountable, team-oriented kitchen culture
  • Work directly alongside ownership and Chef Armen to learn all aspects of the operation
Qualifications
  • Previous kitchen leadership, lead line cook, sous chef, kitchen manager, or high-volume restaurant experience preferred
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to multitask under pressure
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to lead by example and hold standards
  • Strong problem-solving ability and operational awareness
  • Reliable, punctual, and consistent
  • Comfortable working in a physically demanding, fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Experience in systems-driven restaurant environments such as Hillstone, Houston's, Din Tai Fung, Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, CAVA, Sweetgreen, or similar operations is highly valued
  • Interest in growing into a larger operational leadership role is strongly preferred
Position Details
  • Full-time position
  • Base Pay: $16.90 with guaranteed hourly earnings of approximately $2530 per hour with tip makeup, depending on experience and responsibilities
  • Direct mentorship from ownership and Chef Armen Martirosyan
  • We are looking for someone interested in building a long-term career. The right individual may have the opportunity to grow into a senior operational leadership role with expanded responsibility, autonomy, and compensation over time.
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Employee meals provided

Why This Role Is Different
Most kitchen leadership roles place you into an existing system.
This role gives the right person the opportunity to work directly alongside ownership, learn every aspect of the operation, and grow into a larger leadership position within a nationally recognized restaurant.
If you're looking for more than just another kitchen job and want the opportunity to help build and lead something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Location: Glendale, California