Brunch Kitchen Lead — Train, Standardize & Lead the Line

Homes Brewery LLC; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Dozer Coffee in Ann Arbor seeks a Kitchen Line Lead to help run our busy cafe. You’ll lead prep, line execution, training, organization, and quality control while ensuring smooth service.

You’ll work closely with the Culinary Director on standards, seasonal ideas, events, and continued improvements to the culinary program. This hands-on leadership role requires pace, focus, and a collaborative team culture.

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 brunch menu, including 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

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Time management

Quality control

Tools

Inventory management

Recipe execution

Job description

Dozer Coffee in Ann Arbor seeks a Kitchen Line Lead to help run our busy cafe. You’ll lead prep, line execution, training, organization, and quality control while ensuring smooth service.

You’ll work closely with the Culinary Director on standards, seasonal ideas, events, and continued improvements to the culinary program. This hands-on leadership role requires pace, focus, and a collaborative team culture.