Shift Lead

Dué Cucina Italiana • Seattle, WA

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Due' Cucina Italiana is looking for a Shift Lead to join their Capitol Hill team in Seattle, WA. The restaurant serves homemade pasta bowls and other dishes inspired by Italian tradition, all cooked fresh from scratch daily, including pasta extruded in-house. The company values treating customers as family, leading by example, helping one another, working hard while having fun, being open and honest, and being humble. The Shift Lead will be responsible for leading the team during assigned shifts, ensuring product quality, customer service, kitchen timelines, system adherence, and food safety, and will be proficient in both kitchen and front-of-house roles.

Requirements

• High-energy, proactive individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work (and have fun!) in a diverse team.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Attention to detail.
• Passionate about food.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s card within 7 days of hire.
• Possess or be willing to obtain an Alcohol Server Training Permit if working front of house.
• Must be at least 21 years old (if working front of house, alcohol service required).
• Ability to stand continuously throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and move quickly.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
• Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area.
• Must have 2+ years kitchen management experience in a full service, moderate to high volume restaurant.
• Scheduling flexibility.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak or understand Spanish

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and uphold our company core values.
• Lead the entire team during assigned shifts.
• Drive product quality, customer service, kitchen timelines, system adherence, and food safety.
• Be familiar with and able to perform both kitchen and front-of-house roles.
• Monitor food waste, ordering, and inventory levels.
• Support FOH team to ensure smooth service.
• Ensure consistent adherence to standard recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Resolve food quality or customer service issues in real time.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen and FOH areas.
• Monitor and maintain equipment; escalate repairs promptly.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce safety guidelines.
• Foster a positive team culture through professionalism and communication.
• Act as shift point-of-contact for operational concerns or escalations.
• Monitor breaks and shift hours to ensure labor compliance.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures.
• Communicate shift updates or team feedback to management.
• Assist with training and onboarding new employees.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

• A fun and friendly work environment.
• Medical Insurance that includes an Employee Assistance Program (Full-time 30+ hours/week).
• Dental Insurance (Full-time 30+ hours/week).
• Vision Insurance (Full-time 30+ hours/week).
• Paid sick time.
• Free meals on shift.
• Employee dining discount at all Due' Cucina locations.
• Competitive compensation, based on experience $27.55-$29.55/hour (base wage of $22.30-$24.30/hour plus an additional $5.25/hour in tips (approximated) for a combined wage range of $27.55-$29.55/hour).
• Growth Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees