Kitchen Shift Lead

Brand Summary
At Local Kitchens, you will work alongside talented chefs from various backgrounds. We are constantly updating our menu with the latest food trends. We serve some of the most award-winning food in the country. We talk a lot about Guest Love. For us, that means that every single ingredient and dish is sourced from the highest quality providers and that extreme care is put into everything we serve. You will be creating some of the best food in the country.
Job Description
Our people make Local Kitchens one of the most loved restaurants in the country. We offer excellent pay, health benefits, and flexible schedules, and we will teach you to cook many different cuisines. We are focused on building a culture of well-being, learning, having fun and making money.
As a Kitchen Shift Lead, your job is to bring enthusiasm and an eye for quality every day. You will direct Kitchen Team Members in food production, equipment maintenance, and inventory costs and controls.
Compensation and Benefits:

• Tips!
• Healthcare, Dental, Vision (must be full-time, 30+ hrs/wk)
• Shift meal - eat what you cook!
• Get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing company!
• Interact directly with the founders
• Massive growth potential
• Celebratory team dinners!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all employees arrive on time
• Ensure all employees complete opening and closing tasks
• Ensure all employees cook food to required standards
• Cook and assemble food
• Package food
• Interact with delivery drivers and guests
• Participate in and lead ongoing trainings
• Take inventory
• Receive deliveries
• Look for ways to improve operations

Requirements:

• At least 18 years old
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to adapt and follow instructions
• Ability to move freely around the kitchen
• Ability to lift loads of 25-50 pounds
• Ability to operate store equipment including fryers, grills and more
• Ability to interact productively with team members

Nice to Have:

• Inventory experience
• Ordering experience/understanding of food cost
• Entry-level people management experience

Culture:

• Guest Love: Our purpose is to make every guest feel LOVED.
• Growth Mindset: We're committed to personal and company growth. Embrace the mindset that every task, no matter how small, contributes to progress.
• Team Unity: Make Local Kitchens a GREAT place to work.
• Honor Food: We honor brand and chef partners by executing their recipes flawlessly with high quality ingredients.
• Innovation and Ownership: We're shaping the future of food and encourage every voice to contribute.
• Play with Joy: Infusing joy into our work is the key to unlocking success across all our values.