Kitchen Team Lead

HomeState Hospitalities•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$23 - $25

About The Position

HomeState is currently hiring for the position of: Kitchen Team Lead THE FINE PRINT // All HomeState operational efforts are an extension of our core values and mission. We serve hospitality first, tacos second. Our goal is to redefine casual dining and break down barriers of access to high quality food and caring hospitality at an affordable price point. HomeState is a home away from home. A place where everyone feels welcome and valued. No matter where you’re from. The Kitchen Team Lead will report to the Kitchen Manager or Assistant General Manager and embrace the vision which includes nurturing our communities within our four walls and in our surrounding community. The Kitchen Team Lead assists with leading day-to-day operations, supporting team members through a successful shift, and reporting issues to their manager. Every member of our team strives to create an environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Base rate is currently projected to be $19.50 per hour, with tip share it is reasonable to expect to earn $23-$25 per hour.

Requirements

1-2 years experience in a professional restaurant kitchen is preferred.
Personable and enjoys working with people and a diverse team.
Valid Food Handlers Certification Card (or be able to take a company provided course within 30 days of hire).
Availability to work a minimum of five days per week. Extended hours and/or a sixth day may occasionally be required. Weekends, day shifts and evening shifts may be required.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time (6 or more hours per shift, excluding break times).
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds (examples include stacks of metal sheet trays, bulk food items, and taking out the trash.)
Ability to frequently bend and reach overhead (examples include stocking supplies and organizing products in the walk in cooler).
Ability to lift and use utensils (including chopping), and grip equipment such as pots/pans or other kitchen equipment.
Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures ranging from hot (high radiant heat areas ~ 82°) to cold (food storage areas ~ 37 °).
Ability to work near open flames, hot cooking equipment, and steam.
Ability to perform certain repetitive motion activities (e.g., utilizing certain utensils such as food scoops for extended periods of time or flipping tortillas in repetition.)
Ability to work in tight spaces such as dish stations.
Ability to recognize, perceive, communicate and/or comprehend directions and spatial cues (e.g. “hot,” “behind,” “corner,” knife,” etc.)
Ability to sit, squat and kneel occasionally.
Ability to regularly move around the restaurant from guests areas to kitchen areas while carrying items (such as beverage racks and food cambros).
Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Responsibilities

Mastery of all core competencies for Kitchen Team Member role.
Resourcefulness: Secure and deploy resources (such as people, time, equipment, materials, and support) effectively and efficiently. Adapt quickly to changing resource requirements. Bring ideas for areas of improvement to management.
Influential: Inspire team members to gain their support and commitment. Empower and lead by example. Team Leads are charged with maintaining the standards and elevating whenever possible using compelling arguments to find common ground that satisfy the needs of many with maintaining collaborative approach.
Situationally Adaptable: Adapting in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Change training or communication delivery for different types of learners. Observes situational and group dynamics to select best approach for a successful shift.
Instill Trust: Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, transparency and authenticity. Honors commitments & practices professional discretion.
Follow all HomeState standards, sanitation guidelines, policies or procedures to ensure that you are serving guests the highest quality, delivering caring hospitality, and that you are embodying the HomeState mission and core values.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance, which includes attendance at all scheduled shifts, training and meetings.
Ensure common areas and kitchen areas are clean, organized and appealing to guests.
Take pride in your work each day to make things a little better than they were yesterday.
Serve as an ambassador, both internally and externally in the community.
Lead on Duty Team Leads are responsible for leading and training in collaboration with management.
Team Leads are responsible to maintain standards and ensure a safe, healthy working environment.
Team Leads are often responsible for assisting ordering and receiving products.
Team Leads are often responsible for opening or closing the shift which includes monitoring attendance, breaks, shift reports, waste log, restaurant emails, reporting performance issues, inventory count, or other non-supervisory tasks as assigned by Management or outlined in the administrative duties matrix.
Team Leads are not responsible for hiring, scheduling, progressive counseling, disciplinary actions, or terminations.

Benefits

Restaurants are fun (it’s like throwing a party everyday)!
With base rate plus tip share, it's reasonable to expect to earn $23-$25 per hour.
Refer a friend, get $500
Free tacos - even on your days off.
Kitchen team members work 30-40 hours per week on average.
Retirement savings option.
Stick around for a while - we have retention incentives.
Affordable health, dental & vision benefits
100% company paid life insurance
We create an environment where everyone with respect and dignity.
We value honest, intentional and transparent communication.
We listen, learn and lead with compassion.
We encourage you to be yourself.
Advancement opportunities available.
Community engagement - HS plays a positive role in community.
Slip resistant shoe program.