Team Lead FOH

Zinc Cafe and Market • Laguna Beach, CA

6d • Onsite

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, helping deliver great food and timely service while creating a welcoming experience for guests. The role involves leading and supporting the team, maintaining food quality and safety, and assisting with administrative tasks and restaurant operations.

The position works in a typical restaurant environment, including around hot foods, beverages, coolers, stoves, and other hot equipment. It may require standing and walking for long periods, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting, moving, or pushing up to 50 pounds without assistance. The listed average hourly rate, including tips, is $32. Duties and responsibilities may change, and reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Zinc Café & Market is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

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.
• Have a food handlers certification.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in English is preferred; must be able to read tickets on a screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations to ensure consistent food execution and timely service by directing the team.
• Ensure staff follow proper time-clock practices, including breaks, and wear the proper uniform.
• Manage and oversee direct reports.
• Know all positions overseen and be able to 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 conduct kitchen 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, and support 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

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

What This Job Offers

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