Kitchen Installation Lead

Kitchen Tune-Up Inc.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Kitchen Tune-Up is seeking a Cabinet Installation Foreman with finish carpentry expertise to lead premium kitchen transformations and ensure top-tier craftsmanship on client sites. You will direct the installation team, manage daily tasks, and deliver flawless cabinet refacing and finishing work.

This role requires 10+ years of hands-on experience, own tools, and a strong ability to communicate project updates to homeowners while upholding our standards of quality and professionalism on every

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on finish carpentry or cabinetry installation.
• Prior cabinet refacing experience preferred.
• Own standard finish carpentry and installation tools.
• Excellent client-facing service inside homes.
• Strong measurement and layout accuracy.
• Adaptable problem-solving on site; basic drywall/tile familiarity a plus.
• Commitment to quality craftsmanship and background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the installation team as Foreman and manage daily task sequencing.
• Install cabinetry, modify boxes, and perform cabinet refacing with veneer.
• Install end panels, crown molding, toe kicks, and trim; fit hardware precisely.
• Report daily progress, material needs, and site conditions to the Project Manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and protect client property on site.
• Act as the face of the company, updating homeowners and addressing questions.

Skills

Finish carpentry

Cabinet installation

Tools ownership

Customer interaction

Measurement & layout

Problem solving

Quality craftsmanship

Tools

Finish carpentry tools

Installation tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Vision insurance


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Free food & snacks

Cabinet Installation Foreman with Finish Carpentery

Are you a master of finish carpentry who takes pride in flawless cabinet installations and running a smooth, efficient jobsite? Kitchen Tune-Up is immediately seeking a highly skilled Cabinet Installation Foreman to lead premium kitchen transformations across northern New Jersey. If you have 10 plus years of hands-on experience, your own tools, and a talent for delivering 5-star customer experiences right in the client's home, this is your chance to step into a steady leadership role with a growing, award-winning team where your craftsmanship will truly shine.

What You Will Do

• On-Site Leadership: Direct the installation team as Foreman, sequence daily tasks, and maintain a fast, efficient work pace to ensure rapid project completion.


• Hands-On Craftsmanship: Install new cabinetry, modify existing cabinet boxes, and execute flawless cabinet refacing (including veneer application).


• Precision Finishing: Install end panels, filler pieces, crown molding, toe kicks, and trim details. Drill for hinges and install drawers, roll-out trays, and soft-close glides with perfect alignment.


• Project Coordination: Report daily progress, material needs, and site conditions to the dedicated Project Manager.


• Jobsite Excellence: Maintain a meticulously clean workspace, protect all client property (flooring, countertops, walls), and uphold our high standards for daily site cleanup and professional conduct on every job.


• Client Relations: Act as the face of the company on site. You will interact with homeowners daily, providing project updates, answering questions, and communicating adjustments with a solution-oriented mindset.

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in finish carpentry or cabinetry installation. Prior experience with cabinet refacing is strongly preferred.


• Required Tools: Must possess and maintain your own standard finish carpentry and installation tools.


• Customer Interaction: Highly comfortable engaging directly and respectfully with clients, delivering an exceptional and friendly customer service experience inside their homes.


• Technical Skills: Highly accurate measurement and layout capabilities with a strict attention to detail.


• Problem-Solving: Ability to adapt on site. Familiarity with light drywall blending, small tile work, flooring, or minor plumbing is a strong plus.


• Professionalism: A commitment to quality craftsmanship and representing the Kitchen Tune-Up brand with polish and integrity. Must be able to pass a standard background check.

About Us

Kitchen Tune-Up is a locally owned home remodeling franchise serving northern New Jersey. Backed by over 30 years of industry experience and fueled by the heart and hustle of a local Best of Essex 2025 winner, we bring bold visions to life—from high-impact cabinet refacing to stunning full-gut custom kitchens. We handle the heavy lifting so our clients can enjoy a stress-free process. If you love delivering top-tier craftsmanship and leaving homes cleaner than you found them, you’ll fit right in with our crew.