Kitchen Lead

FatCats•Gilbert, AZ

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About The Position

We are looking for a driven, team player who is passionate about providing exceptional service as aKitchen Lead. The Kitchen Lead assists the Kitchen Manager in managing the preparation of fooditems, inventory, ordering and daily kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant/bowling andentertainment center. About FatCats 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 personaland 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 whatkind 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 A Day in the Life of a Shift Lead 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 tomaintain quality and efficiency. You'll manage inventory, monitor food costs, and address challenges tokeep operations running smoothly. At the end of the shift, you'll review performance, ensure cleaningtasks are completed, and share updates with management. Foster a positive and professional team environment that aligns with company values andenhances guest satisfaction.

Requirements

Candidates should have prior leadership experience in food service and possess a food handler'spermit before starting employment.
Completion of job safety training is required, along with the abilityto lead effectively by modeling composure, fostering teamwork, and upholding core leadershipprinciples.
A personable yet professional demeanor is essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the kitchen team, ensuring smooth operations and alignment withmanagement objectives.
Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency, quality, and adherenceto established recipes and standards.
Lead training initiatives to promote safe practices, sanitation, and culinary excellence amongkitchen staff.
Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained, clean, and operational through routine inspectionsand preventative measures.
Optimize kitchen operations by addressing staffing, maintaining compliance with policies, andupholding a commitment to exceptional food and service quality.