Airport Kitchen Shift Lead — HACCP & Team Coach

Concessions International; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Concessions International's Salty's at the SEA in Seattle, WA is seeking a Kitchen Shift Manager (FT) to lead daily kitchen operations, enforce brand standards, recipes, portion control, and health and safety protocols in a busy airport environment.

You will supervise opening and closing, train and coach staff, maintain HACCP and temperature controls, coordinate with front-of-house, and ensure timely dish preparation and consistent quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or completion of a technical school program in restaurant management/food service is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in restaurant/food service with 1 year of leadership experience.
• Must be able to obtain alcohol awareness and/or ServSafe Food Safety certification.
• Experience using restaurant management software, POS systems, and other relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company and brand standards, and airport requirements.
• Assist in receiving, checking in orders, restocking, rotating stock, and temperature control compliance.
• Ensure all food items are prepared and served per recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards.
• Monitor cooking times and coordinate with kitchen staff to maintain a steady flow of orders.
• Supervise opening and closing operations, delegate tasks, and enforce policies.
• Ensure compliance with break and overtime requirements; assist with coaching and training.
• Conduct line temperature, HACCP checks, and health regulation compliance.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate front- and back-of-house operations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment and encourage teamwork.
• Fill in across back-of-house functions during staffing shortages.

Education

High school diploma or technical training

3 years restaurant/food service; 1 year leadership

ServSafe/alcohol awareness certification preferred

Experience with restaurant management software / POS

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Concessions International's Salty's at the SEA in Seattle, WA is seeking a Kitchen Shift Manager (FT) to lead daily kitchen operations, enforce brand standards, recipes, portion control, and health and safety protocols in a busy airport environment.

You will supervise opening and closing, train and coach staff, maintain HACCP and temperature controls, coordinate with front-of-house, and ensure timely dish preparation and consistent quality.