Kitchen Lead

FatCats•Mesa, AZ

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

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. FatCats is looking for a driven, team player who is passionate about providing exceptional service. 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. 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. 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.

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
Personable yet professional demeanor

Responsibilities

Assist with making orders
Assist with food prep
Guide 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
Provide leadership to the kitchen team
Oversee food preparation and cooking processes
Lead training initiatives
Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained, clean, and operational
Optimize kitchen operations by addressing staffing, maintaining compliance with policies, and upholding a commitment to exceptional food and service quality