Kitchen Lead

SC Wings Block, LLC•Mission Viejo, CA

About The Position

Wings. Beer. Sports. It's what we do! We bring big game-time energy to our guests without being at the stadium. The Kitchen Lead is the go-to person in the BWW Kitchen. The Kitchen Lead is expected to supervise and lead the kitchen team in a way that creates a positive atmosphere and a smooth operation. Ultimately, an exceptional Kitchen Lead should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year experience in a similar lead position
Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to follow specific service time and guidelines
Ability to maintain a high degree of pace and intensity for an extended period of time
Must be reliable and dependable by adhering to a schedule, covering shifts as necessary, and

Responsibilities

Retrieve the prep list from the Manager on Duty (MOD) and help delegate prep items to the Heart of House team
Assist in preparing ingredients needed for daily operation
Track all waste on the Waste Sheet per Company Standard Procedures]
Notify MOD of any equipment that is not working properly or not being held to proper temperatures
Supervise the work of the kitchen team to ensure that all stations (chip, shake, grill, southwest, and expo) are completed in the proper manner
Ensure that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
Ensure that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift
Maintain standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination
Assess the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards.
Assist in the management of food waste control
Assist in ordering and tracking inventory
Provide a welcoming and positive work environment for the Heart of House team
Responsible for all preparation of fried chips, wedges, and onion rings prepared in the kitchen of the restaurant. Ensure all chip coolers are clean and free of extra debris
The Chip position portions and prepares food items prior to cooking in accordance with the Chip Packaging Chart.
Other duties include maintaining the fryers and the quality of the shortening/oil as outlined in the Fryer Rotation Chart and Shortening Management Reference Guide.
Prepares all grilled items such as chicken breast, and burger patties
The Grill person portions and prepares food items prior to cooking in accordance with the Prep Sheets and Grill Station Chart.
Other duties include maintaining the grill and quality of the products outlined in the Prep Sheets and Grill Station Guide.
Ensure all sauce pumps are cleaned, filled, and in working order
Ensure all sauce and seasoning buckets have been washed and dried
Ensure all seasoning shakers are clean, filled no more than ¾ full
Ensure hot wing holding drawers are turned on, and are at 180°F with the vents open
Weigh wings to determine cooking time
Responsible for all preparation of wraps, salads, flatbreads, etc.
Responsible for maintaining cold rail and making sure food is properly stocked
Act as the communication link between and among the kitchen line and the front of the house to ensure the coordination and smooth flow of quality products being produced and served to customers.
Control food presentation, quality assurance, and timeliness of food delivery.