Kitchen Lead

FatCats•Riverton, UT

just now•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a driven, team player who is passionate about providing exceptional service as a Kitchen Lead. The Kitchen Lead assists the Kitchen Manager in managing the preparation of food items, inventory, ordering and daily kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant/bowling and entertainment center. Our mission is to: Delight and connect people... one game, one film, one experience at a time. This applies to our team too. We're proud of our fun and supportive culture that promotes personal and professional growth, internal promotions, and work-life balance. At FatCats, we practice humility by listening first, trust by believing in each other, excellence by improving every day, teamwork by showing up for one another, and stewardship by leading in our respective roles. Since Kitchen Lead is a leadership position, we also want you to know about our Leadership Guiding Principles. These are the basic principles we apply in all our interactions as a leader and define what kind of person we want to find for this role: Assume Positive Intent, Operate in the Gray, Give Others the Benefit of the Doubt, Show Loyalty to the Absent, Exhibit High Courage and High Consideration, Be Respectful in Disagreement, Build Trust with Your Team, Let the Best Idea Win. As a Kitchen Lead, you'll begin each shift with a team huddle to set daily goals and priorities. Throughout the day, you'll assist with making orders, food prep, and guiding the kitchen team to maintain quality and efficiency. You'll manage inventory, monitor food costs, and address challenges to keep operations running smoothly. At the end of the shift, you'll review performance, ensure cleaning tasks are completed, and share updates with management.

Requirements

Prior leadership experience in food service
Possess a food handler's permit before starting employment
Completion of job safety training
Ability to lead effectively by modeling composure, fostering teamwork, and upholding core leadership principles
A personable yet professional demeanor

Responsibilities

Assist the Kitchen Manager in managing the preparation of food items, inventory, ordering and daily kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant/bowling and entertainment center.
Begin each shift with a team huddle to set daily goals and priorities.
Assist with making orders, food prep, and guiding the kitchen team to maintain quality and efficiency.
Manage inventory.
Monitor food costs.
Address challenges to keep operations running smoothly.
Review performance at the end of the shift.
Ensure cleaning tasks are completed.
Share updates with management.
Foster a positive and professional team environment that aligns with company values and enhances guest satisfaction.
Provide leadership to the kitchen team, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with management objectives.
Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to established recipes and standards.
Lead training initiatives to promote safe practices, sanitation, and culinary excellence among kitchen staff.
Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained, clean, and operational through routine inspections and preventative measures.
Optimize kitchen operations by addressing staffing, maintaining compliance with policies, and upholding a commitment to exceptional food and service quality.