Hospitality-First Kitchen Team Lead

HomeState; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Advancement opportunities

Slip-resistant shoes

Community involvement

Transparent communication

Compassionate culture

Job summary

HomeState, a Tex Mex Kitchen in Southern California, is hiring for a Kitchen Team Member with Lead on Duty responsibilities in Santa Monica. The role emphasizes hospitality, safety, and teamwork across all shifts.

Competitive hourly pay with tip share reflects experience and leadership duties. Requirements include 1–2 years in a professional kitchen, a valid Food Handler certification, and ability to work five days per week, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Mastery of all core competencies for Kitchen Team Member role.
• Ability to secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
• Lead by example and maintain standards with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on Duty: train and supervise in collaboration with management.
• Maintain standards and ensure a safe, healthy working environment.
• Oversee opening/closing tasks, attendance, reports, and inventory as assigned.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Influential leadership

Situational adaptability

Instill trust

Attendance & reliability

Guest service

Job description

HomeState, a Tex Mex Kitchen in Southern California, is hiring for a Kitchen Team Member with Lead on Duty responsibilities in Santa Monica. The role emphasizes hospitality, safety, and teamwork across all shifts.

Competitive hourly pay with tip share reflects experience and leadership duties. Requirements include 1–2 years in a professional kitchen, a valid Food Handler certification, and ability to work five days per week, including weekends.