Kitchen Lead Hand Full Time

Job summary

The Kitchen Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met, and managing the team's workflow during shifts. They also handle inventory monitoring, staff training, and effective communication with management to ensure efficient service.

Job details

Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process. This is a posting for an existing job vacancy 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 you’ll do

The Kitchen Lead Hand is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards are met, and managing the team's workflow during shifts. They also handle inventory monitoring, staff training, and effective communication with management to ensure efficient service.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a kitchen or food-service environment and possess a Food Handler's Certificate. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement • Supportive and team-oriented workplace • Training and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Leadership
• Team management
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Inventory management
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Organization
• Training
• Coaching
• POS systems
• Scheduling systems
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Food Quality Assurance And Control
• Inventory Monitoring
• Workflow Management
• Positivity
• Food Handler's Card
• Motivational Skills
• First Aid
• Management
• Cleanliness
• Training And Development
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Problem Solving
• Restaurant Operation
• Team Oriented
• Scheduling
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Kitchen Leader
• Restaurant / Food Service Supervisor
• Restaurant Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers