Culinary Shift Lead — Fast-Paced Kitchen Leader & Growth

Vandelay Companies; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Dining discounts at Vandelay concepts

Professional development and career成长

Robust Manager in Training program

Holidays off

Job summary

Vandelay Companies is seeking a Culinary Shift Lead to support daily kitchen execution alongside a talented team in a fast-paced environment. You will help maintain high standards, lead during shifts, and ensure consistent quality across prep and service.

The role offers hands-on leadership and opportunities for growth within the company. As a key part of our culinary leadership, you’ll coach teammates, uphold safety and sanitation, and collaborate with the Exec Chef and Sous Chef to deliver

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-service culinary experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food prep, sanitation, and safe handling practices.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with the culinary team during prep and service to ensure consistent execution.
• Support the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in maintaining Vandelay culinary standards.
• Lead the kitchen during shifts by setting pace, priorities, and supporting team members.
• Execute and reinforce recipes, portioning, preparation, and plating standards.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency throughout service.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and ensure tasks are completed accurately.
• Ensure proper prep levels, station readiness, product rotation, labeling, and organization.
• Reinforce proper food handling, sanitation, cleanliness, and safety practices.
• Provide real-time coaching and direction to culinary team members.
• Train and cross-train new and existing staff on stations, recipes, procedures, and standards.
• Communicate product needs, issues, and feedback to leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, efficient work environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Team communication

Shift supervision

Job description

Vandelay Companies is seeking a Culinary Shift Lead to support daily kitchen execution alongside a talented team in a fast-paced environment. You will help maintain high standards, lead during shifts, and ensure consistent quality across prep and service.

The role offers hands-on leadership and opportunities for growth within the company. As a key part of our culinary leadership, you’ll coach teammates, uphold safety and sanitation, and collaborate with the Exec Chef and Sous Chef to deliver