Culinary Leader & Kitchen Coach — Flexible Schedule

Range Cafe; Cottonwood (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Full and part-time employment

Great food and great people

Employee discounts while working and d

Pet Insurance

FSA

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Range Café seeks a Kitchen Leader to guide our culinary team and uphold high standards of guest satisfaction. You will oversee food purchasing, prep, presentation, and cost control, while training staff to maintain quality and compliance with sanitation practices.

Responsibilities include line supervision, staff evaluations, and ensuring timely communication with management. This role offers full-time, on-site work with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education preferred, not required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management, team members and guests.

Responsibilities

• Direct responsibility for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, and maintenance of quality standards.
• Ensure consistent preparation and serving according to set specifications and recipes.
• Oversee staff hiring, training, and evaluations in line with company policies.
• Monitor food production and adjust quantities based on business needs.
• Maintain sanitation schedules and safe operation of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary education preferred

Tools

Inventory management

Basic computer skills

Job description

Range Café seeks a Kitchen Leader to guide our culinary team and uphold high standards of guest satisfaction. You will oversee food purchasing, prep, presentation, and cost control, while training staff to maintain quality and compliance with sanitation practices.

Responsibilities include line supervision, staff evaluations, and ensuring timely communication with management. This role offers full-time, on-site work with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.