Brunch Kitchen Lead — Train, Standardize, Grow

Homes Brewery LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Dozer Coffee in Ann Arbor is hiring a Kitchen Line Lead to help run our busy cafe. You’ll lead service, train cooks, improve systems, and push the culinary program forward with ownership mindset.

You’ll work closely with the Culinary Director on standards, seasonal ideas, events, and ongoing improvements. This hands‑on leadership role requires line work, pace setting, and keeping a positive, organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience.
• At least 2 years in a kitchen leadership role.
• Strong interest in breakfast, brunch, and seasonal fresh specials.
• Experience leading cooks in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with recipe execution, inventory, costing, and quality control.
• The ability to stay composed and lead well during busy service.

Responsibilities

• Lead prep, line setup, service execution, and shift flow.
• Train cooks on recipes, systems, station standards, and service expectations.
• Help execute and refine our Dozer brunch menu, including bakes, bowls and burritos, sandwiches and salad, builds, and finished product standards.
• Support inventory, ordering, waste tracking, and food cost control.
• Work with FOH and management to keep service smooth and communication clear.
• Contribute ideas for specials, seasonal menus, events, and process improvements.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Job description

Dozer Coffee in Ann Arbor is hiring a Kitchen Line Lead to help run our busy cafe. You’ll lead service, train cooks, improve systems, and push the culinary program forward with ownership mindset.

You’ll work closely with the Culinary Director on standards, seasonal ideas, events, and ongoing improvements. This hands‑on leadership role requires line work, pace setting, and keeping a positive, organized kitchen environment.