Kitchen Lead

A fast-growing, multi-concept hospitality company in Massachusetts is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Lead to support daily kitchen operations, reinforce standards, and help build a strong team culture. This company operates multiple foodservice concepts across a growing footprint and is known for an energetic, people-first environment focused on hospitality, accountability, and leadership development.

This is more than a line role. It is a working leadership position designed to help train future managers. The culture is grounded in a simple philosophy: Love Everybody with patience, kindness, and zero sarcasm.

Position Summary

The Kitchen Lead will help oversee daily kitchen execution while working side by side with team members during peak hours. This role is responsible for supporting food quality, kitchen organization, prep execution, sanitation, safety, temperature controls, and overall shift performance. The Kitchen Lead will provide guidance, coaching, and reinforcement of standards in real time while helping maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment
• Work alongside team members during peak service periods
• Help ensure products are stored and prepared according to company standards
• Monitor and maintain hot and cold storage temperature control points
• Reinforce food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization standards
• Assist in training team members on menu builds, prep standards, and execution consistency
• Provide real-time coaching and feedback to improve efficiency and consistency
• Help maintain station readiness, prep flow, and line execution during service
• Assist with inventory and ordering of food and supplies
• Support HACCP compliance duties
• Partner closely with management and communicate operational concerns when needed

Qualifications

• Kitchen, restaurant, caf, or foodservice leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and back-of-house execution
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and temperature control standards
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and maintain standards under pressure
• Ability to guide, motivate, and support team members during service
• Problem-solving ability and sound judgment
• Accountability, reliability, and strong shift ownership
• Comfort working with a diverse team
• Basic Google Workspace and Microsoft knowledge

Salary / Benefits

Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Health insurance, 4 weeks of vacation annually

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