FIRST FLAME CREW LEAD

Athenian Grill - North Locust Hill; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sloopy's Diner is seeking a sharp, dependable First Flame Crew Lead for the Ohio Union on the Ohio State Campus in Columbus. You’ll open the kitchen, fire up the grill, and set the pace for the day while leading the line crew.

Earn $16–$22 per hour based on experience. This lead role offers real responsibility in a high-energy campus spot, with a culture of teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• Open the kitchen and set the line before service.
• Lead the kitchen crew through the shift.
• Keep prep, food quality, and ticket times on point.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen that follows food safety standards.
• Check deliveries, rotate stock, and keep the team supplied.
• Step in wherever the line needs you.

Responsibilities

• Open the kitchen and get the line fully set before service.
• Lead and guide the kitchen crew through the shift.
• Keep prep, food quality, and ticket times on point.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen that follows food safety standards.
• Check deliveries, rotate stock, and keep the team supplied.
• Step in wherever the line needs you.

Skills

Line cook experience

Kitchen lead experience

Reliability

Calm under pressure

Lead by example

Job description

FIRST FLAME CREW LEAD

Sloopy's Diner | Ohio Union, Ohio State Campus | Columbus, OH

EARN $16–$22 PER HOUR

Based on experience. Your skills set your pay.

Before the first pancake hits the griddle, someone has to make it happen. That someone could be YOU.

Sloopy's Diner is looking for a sharp, dependable leader to open our kitchen and set the pace for the day. You're the first one in, the one who flips the lights on, fires up the grill, and makes sure the crew is ready when the doors open. If you love the rush, take pride in a clean, prepped station, and like being the person others count on, this is your spot.

What You'll Do:

• Open the kitchen and get the line fully set before service
• Lead and guide the kitchen crew through the shift
• Keep prep, food quality, and ticket times on point
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen that follows food safety standards
• Check deliveries, rotate stock, and keep the team supplied
• Step in wherever the line needs you

What You Bring:

• Line cook or kitchen lead experience (opening experience is a big plus)
• Reliability. When you say you'll be there, you're there
• A calm head when tickets stack up
• The ability to lead by example and keep the crew moving
• Food handler knowledge and safe kitchen habits

Why Sloopy's:

• $16–$22/hr, based on experience
• Lead role with real responsibility
• High-energy campus spot inside the Ohio Union
• A team that works hard and has each other's backs

Sloopy's Diner is independently operated on the Ohio State campus and is not affiliated with or employed by The Ohio State University. Drug-free workplace