Kitchen Pro / Shift Leader

TOKYO JOES LLC•Fort Collins, CO

13d

About The Position

As a Kitchen Pro, you are an elite team member responsible for leading and managing restaurant operations as a manager would. The role involves mastering restaurant operations and taking responsibility for training and developing new and current team members. The position calls for hard-working, dependable people with training experience, positive attitudes, strong communication, and attention to cleanliness, detail, and presentation. It offers an opportunity to empower others to do their best.

Requirements

Experience in training.
Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
Team-player attitude and good communication skills.
Patience and the ability to stay positive under pressure.
Very good physical condition and endurance.
Excellent problem-solving and conflict-management abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead kitchen food preparation and production, with attention to quality and presentation.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, including countertops.
Ensure food meets quality standards.
Ensure cooking and refrigeration equipment is maintained in good working order.
Apply knowledge of kitchen health and safety rules.
Assist in training new team members to achieve a high level of kitchen safety and job proficiency.
Follow preparation procedures and recipes consistently.
Use compliance systems, kitchen tools, and procedures with integrity.
Maintain high cleanliness standards and model accountability for adherence to local health requirements.
Lead all kitchen positions proficiently, following Tokyo Joe’s standards and procedures.
Create and complete the kitchen preparation list.
Lead food safety, sanitation, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment maintenance.
Use proficient knife-handling skills.
Manage others through positive communication, teamwork, and delegation to complete tasks.
Open and close the restaurant while maintaining high standards.
Receive and verify food deliveries and ensure FIFO organization.
Manage crises and respond quickly to change.