Team Lead FOH

Zinc Cafe & Bar - Laguna Beach • Laguna Beach, CA

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About The Position

Zinc is a restaurant and market focused on providing employees and customers with a sense of place and connection to the community. Team Leaders support Kitchen Managers in daily kitchen operations, delivering great food and timely service. The role involves leading a team in a busy environment while helping guests feel at home.

Requirements

• Be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Be a quick and flexible learner.
• Have communication and collaboration skills.
• Have at least 2 years of experience in a line cook position at a casual restaurant or similar experience.
• Have attention to detail.
• Have proficient knowledge of food, cooking, and kitchen equipment.
• Be able to read tickets on a screen.
• Have a food handlers certification.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and direct the team to ensure consistent food execution and timely service.
• Ensure staff follow proper time-clock practices, including breaks, and wear the proper uniform.
• Manage and oversee direct reports.
• Know all positions under the role’s oversight and cover each position as needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of menu ingredients and preparation.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with projects and administrative tasks.
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation guidelines by setting an example and coaching or correcting staff.
• Keep kitchen stations stocked, clean, and organized, and perform line checks to ensure food meets company quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with and support fellow team members.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams and foster teamwork.
• Handle varying business volumes with composure and a positive attitude, while supporting team members in doing the same.
• Ensure the team completes opening and closing duties and assist as needed.
• Follow safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of COVID-19 and other illnesses.

Benefits

• Friendly, fun, positive work environment.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive wages plus tips; minimum starting wage depends on work location.
• Discounts on Zinc products, food, and beverages.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options for part-time and full-time Team Members.
• Hourly employees working on an observed holiday receive 1.5 times their hourly wage.
• 401(k) with company-matched contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed