Kitchen Lead Hand Full Time

Job summary

Lead and support the kitchen team to ensure smooth service, high food quality, and strict adherence to sanitation standards. Manage daily workflows, delegate tasks, and handle shift-related issues while coaching team members.

Job details

Are you an experienced kitchen professional who enjoys taking the lead and keeping things running smoothly? We’re looking for a reliable, motivated, and hands-on Shift Leader with strong leadership skills to oversee our kitchen team during busy shifts. What You’ll Do Lead and support the kitchen team during your shift. Keep the kitchen organized and ensure smooth, efficient service. Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion standards are consistently met. Delegate tasks and manage the team’s workflow. Maintain excellent food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards. Train, coach, and support new and existing team members. Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs. Handle day-to-day shift issues and communicate effectively with management. Complete opening and closing duties as required. Lead by example and create a positive, respectful team environment. What We’re Looking For Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in a kitchen or restaurant environment. Previous kitchen or food-service experience. Basic Food Handler’s Certificate First Aid Training is beneficial Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to stay calm, focused, and organized in a fast-paced kitchen. Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety. Comfortable using everyday technology, including computers, tablets, POS systems, email, scheduling systems, and other digital tools. Food Handler certification is an asset. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A positive attitude and the ability to motivate and lead a team. Why Join Us? Opportunities for advancement Supportive and team-oriented workplace Training and development opportunities If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion to help a kitchen team succeed, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us. What’s in it for you? Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies. The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates. Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe. Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage. A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information. We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging. For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for further information.

What you’ll do

Lead and support the kitchen team to ensure smooth service, high food quality, and strict adherence to sanitation standards. Manage daily workflows, delegate tasks, and handle shift-related issues while coaching team members.

Requirements

Requires at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a kitchen or restaurant environment and a basic Food Handler's Certificate. Candidates must be comfortable with digital tools and have flexible availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Vision Care • Dental Care • Mental Health and Wellness Initiative • Employment Assistance Program • Training and Development Opportunities • Career Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Kitchen Management
• Food Safety
• Team Training
• Inventory Monitoring
• Workflow Management
• Problem Solving
• POS Systems
• Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership