FOH Kitchen Team Lead — Prepared Foods

Plum Market Corporation, Inc; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Promotional pathways

Holiday Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Team Member Discounts

20% Grocery Discounts

50% Meal Discounts

Job summary

Plum Market is seeking a Prepared Foods Assistant Team Leader – Front of House to manage FOH operations, ensure fresh and appealing displays, and lead a high-performing team. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, food safety, and collaboration with BOH and catering teams.

You will train, schedule, and motivate Team Members, drive standards, and support catering execution while maintaining Plum Market’s commitment to local, organic, and specialty offerings.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in foodservice or retail.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and team development.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, labeling, and rotation practices.
• Catering experience and ability to lead in-house and external service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to train and develop Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Team Leader to deliver a seamless FOH experience and cohesive department leadership.
• Provide outstanding Customer Service and model best-in-class service standards for the team.
• Oversee daily FOH revenue center operations with fresh, visually appealing displays.
• Lead catering production and service and build relationships with catering guests.
• Interview, hire, train, and develop Team Members with clear expectations and feedback.
• Support scheduling and labor management in alignment with budget and department needs.
• Address Guest and Team Member concerns with professionalism and empathy.
• Collaborate with Store Leadership on performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
• Maintain all food safety, sanitation, and operational procedures per Plum Market policies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Food Safety

Catering Experience

Communication

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Plum Market is seeking a Prepared Foods Assistant Team Leader – Front of House to manage FOH operations, ensure fresh and appealing displays, and lead a high-performing team. The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, food safety, and collaboration with BOH and catering teams.

You will train, schedule, and motivate Team Members, drive standards, and support catering execution while maintaining Plum Market’s commitment to local, organic, and specialty offerings.