Kitchen Team Leader

TOKYO JOES LLC•Englewood, CO

13d

About The Position

A Kitchen Team Leader leads the restaurant’s Back of House Operations during a shift. The role is suited to someone passionate about kitchen work, including food preparation, presentation, and operations, who is dependable and hard-working. The position requires positive energy, knife skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead kitchen positions while meeting Tokyo Joe’s standards and procedures.

Requirements

Manual dexterity to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils.
Team-oriented with good communication skills.
Patient and able to stay positive under pressure.
Very good physical condition and endurance.
Excellent problem-solving and conflict-management abilities.
Outstanding communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead food preparation and production in the kitchen, maintaining quality and presentation.
Keep work areas, including countertops, clean and sanitized.
Ensure all 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 in 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 local health requirements.
Lead all kitchen positions according to 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.
Open and close the restaurant to high standards.
Receive and verify food deliveries and organize them using FIFO.
Manage crises and react quickly to change.