The kitchen is where flavor comes to life, and it all starts with excellent preparation and care. We are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Lead who understands that great food is built on a foundation of quality ingredients, meticulous processes, and a spotless environment. This hands-on role is perfect for someone who takes pride in the craft of cooking and is ready to step up into a position of responsibility, guiding a small team while ensuring every aspect of the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
Company Overview
We are a well-established, high-quality food service operation known for our delicious and consistent offerings. Our team is built on mutual respect, a strong work ethic, and a shared commitment to serving food we are truly proud of. We believe in clear processes, a supportive environment, and empowering our kitchen staff to take ownership of their work. If you value structure, cleanliness, and being part of a team that delivers excellence daily, you’ll find a great home here.
Key Responsibilities
You will be the central figure ensuring our kitchen’s daily success, balancing hands-on tasks with supervisory duties. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the foundational prep work: washing and cutting vegetables, and preparing meat through cutting and marination, ensuring everything is ready for service.
- Cooking a variety of dishes using key techniques like stir-frying, deep-frying, and steaming to our established standards.
- Managing and maintaining all kitchen equipment, performing basic checks and coordinating repairs to ensure everything is safe and operational.
- Enforcing the highest standards of kitchen hygiene and cleanliness, leading by example to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Providing guidance and direction to other kitchen staff, fostering a cooperative and productive team environment.
- Conducting daily stock takes, placing timely orders for supplies, and carefully checking invoices and the quality of goods upon delivery.
Qualifications
We need someone reliable, skilled, and ready to lead. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a professional kitchen, with solid skills in vegetable and meat prep, as well as cooking techniques like frying and steaming.
- Demonstrated ability or strong potential to supervise and coordinate a small team effectively.
- An exceptional eye for cleanliness, organization, and adherence to food safety regulations.
- Strong organizational skills for managing inventory, placing orders, and handling basic administrative tasks like invoice verification.
- A proactive, responsible, and team-oriented attitude, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
Benefits and Perks
We value our team members and offer a supportive package that includes:
- A competitive salary 16$ commensurate with experience and the responsibilities of the role.
- A clear and structured work schedule.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skill development within the company.
- A stable and professional work environment where your contribution is key to our success.
- Staff meals provided during shifts.
How to Apply
If you are a kitchen professional ready to take on more responsibility in a well-run operation, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume with a brief summary of your relevant kitchen and any supervisory experience.
Email your application with the subject line: Kitchen Lead Application. Suitable candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. We look forward to welcoming a dependable and skilled professional to our team.