KITCHEN LEAD

Athenian Grill - North Locust Hill; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Real say in how the night shift runs

Growth opportunities

Consistent hours and a set schedule

Job summary

Sloopy's Diner — Columbus, OH is hiring a Kitchen Lead for the night shift. This hands-on role runs a station, steers the line from dinner to close, and keeps ticket times tight without compromising quality.

You will cook on grill, flat top, and fryer, manage the night crew, handle prep and setup for the next shift, and uphold food safety standards. Shift runs 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM; full-time hours with a consistent weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience; able to run a station without training.
• Ability to manage multiple tickets during a rush.
• Food handler's card, or willing to obtain one.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen from the dinner rush through close.
• Cook on grill, flat top, and fryer.
• Keep ticket times tight without losing quality.
• Direct the night crew through the rush.
• Handle prep, stocking, and setup for the next shift.
• Maintain food safety, temperature, and cleanliness standards.
• Close and break down the kitchen each night.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Ticket management

Food safety

Punctuality

Job description

Kitchen Lead — Night Shift | $20–$22/hour

Sloopy's Diner — Columbus, OH (on the Ohio State campus)

Sloopy's Diner is hiring an experienced Kitchen Lead for our night shift. This is a hands-on cooking position for someone who can run a station and hold the line through close.

We're an independently operated restaurant located on the Ohio State campus — not affiliated with or employed by the university. Expect steady volume through dinner and late nights.

Schedule: 3:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Nights and weekends required. Full-time hours with a consistent weekly schedule.

Pay: $20.00–$22.00/hour based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen from the dinner rush through close
• Cook on grill, flat top, and fryer
• Keep ticket times tight without losing quality
• Direct the night crew through the rush
• Handle prep, stocking, and setup for the next shift
• Maintain food safety, temperature, and cleanliness standards
• Close and break down the kitchen each night

Requirements

• Previous kitchen experience — able to work a station without training
• Comfortable running multiple tickets during a rush
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Willing to help with prep or dish as the shift requires
• Food handler's card, or willing to obtain one

What we offer

• Consistent hours and a set schedule
• Shift meals
• Real say in how the night shift runs
• Opportunity to grow as the company opens additional locations

Sloopy's Diner is an equal opportunity employer.