Kitchen Lead

As a member of the NPH Team, the Kitchen Lead contributes to an excellent guest experience by preparing food menu items with care. Ensures all proper food handling protocols are followed and that cleanliness standards are maintained. Working with the management team ensures that all orders are properly placed, and all products are secured. Daily Checklists and temperature logs are completed. Food is prepared according to NPH standards in quality and timeliness. Alerts management of any equipment needs or repairs needed. Actively participates in cooking daily.
Essential Functions:

• Leads BOH Team by creating and upholding standards for presentation and preparation of food and beverage items
• Prepares daily check list and start all required kitchen prepare works.
• Prepares food of consistent quality following the designed recipes.
• Manages and labels all food containers as per safety standards.
• Manages and prepares inventories for pars, prep, line and storage.
• Conducts month-end inventory counts.
• Plans and implements new menus, brand and company standards in conjunction with management.
• Keeps the kitchen area neat, clean and free of any potential safety hazards.
• Adopts standard regulation protocol to perform cleanings for all areas of the kitchen and ensure all staff in the department adhere to these guidelines.
• Maintains all required logs.
• Properly handles kitchen equipment such as grills, oven, fryers, and etc.
• Maintains relationships and interacts with external vendors and suppliers
• Prepares food menu items as directed
• Practices safe handling of all food items, according to company process /policy and OSHA standards

Supervisory Responsibility: Manages the work of line cooks.
Please note that this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• 1-3 years related experience.
• Experience in preparing daily checklists, inventory management and maintaining required logs.
• Ability to plan and implement ne menus.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, OSHA regulations and maintaining a clean and hazard-free kitchen environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must be able to maintain timeliness and attendance.

Work Environment: This role operates in a professional kitchen, with exposure to potential hazards including kitchen equipment, extreme heat, various food items.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, use of fine and gross motor skills;

occasional bending or lifting up to 25 lbs. Exposure to extreme temperatures, various food items.
Core Competencies: All North Point Hospitality employees are expected to exhibit the following behaviors in performing their job duties:
• Professionalism
• Ability to delight guests by anticipating needs and responding in a friendly, helpful manner
• Consistently caring and respectful attitude toward internal and external customers
• Act as gracious host to all guests
Benefits:

• Employer subsidized medical insurance plans
• Vision & Dental
• Vacation / Holiday pay
• 401k and Roth Retirement Savings programs
• Employee Wellness Program
• Free access to financial education platform
• Employer-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel discounts on room rates and food/beverage purchases through the hotel brand
• Flexible Spending Account
• Group Life Insurance for spouse and/or children
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Short Term Disability Insurance

About North Point Hospitality Group:
Founded in 1978, North Point Hospitality is a multi-brand hotel development and management company based in Atlanta, GA. Our philosophy centers around developing upscale, brand-defining hotels in prime markets, partnering with industry leaders such as Hilton and Marriott. With a proven track record, North Point and its affiliate companies have developed 29 hotels from the ground up with a total investment over $540 million. The company currently owns and operates 8 hotels in the southeast, including 7 Hilton and Marriott brands. An additional 6 hotels are either under construction or in active development.