Kitchen Lead

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Leadership development opportunities

Employee meal benefits

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for advancement

Team-focused work environment

Job summary

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is seeking a seasoned Kitchen Lead to run the kitchen in the absence of the Kitchen Manager. You will lead daily operations, ensure every order is prepared accurately, and uphold presentation and quality standards.

We value leadership, reliability, and a hands-on approach to coaching and supporting the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant kitchen leadership or lead cook role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable with outstanding attendance and punctuality.
• Calm under pressure during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the kitchen leader when the Kitchen Manager is not on duty.
• Ensure recipes, portions, and procedures are followed.
• Maintain high food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Ensure plates meet company standards and are safe to serve.
• Monitor ticket flow and coordinate with Front of House.
• Coach teammates and uphold company policies and sanitation standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Communicate product or operational concerns to management.
• Lead by example with professionalism, urgency, and teamwork.
• Fill in at any station as needed to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Teamwork

Job description

Kitchen Lead – The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

We're looking for a leader in the kitchen, not just another cook.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is seeking an experienced Kitchen Lead who takes pride in consistency, quality, and leading by example. This position works directly under the Kitchen Manager and serves as the kitchen leader whenever the Kitchen Manager is not on duty.

The Kitchen Lead is responsible for ensuring recipes, procedures, food quality, and kitchen standards are consistently followed while helping the kitchen team execute every order quickly, accurately, and safely.

This is a hands-on leadership position. Our Kitchen Lead works alongside the team every day and leads through example, communication, and consistency. When the Kitchen Manager is away, the Kitchen Lead is expected to uphold the same standards and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the kitchen leader whenever the Kitchen Manager is not on duty.
• Ensure all recipes, portions, and preparation procedures are followed exactly as written.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, freshness, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure every plate leaving the kitchen meets company presentation standards and is something you would proudly serve to your own family.
• Ensure all food is prepared accurately and served hot, fresh, and in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper ticket flow and communicate effectively with the Front of House team.
• Coach and support kitchen team members during the shift while reinforcing company standards.
• Uphold all company policies, food safety procedures, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen throughout the shift.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures.
• Monitor product quality and immediately communicate product, equipment, or operational concerns to management.
• Lead by example through professionalism, urgency, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Jump into any station as needed to support the kitchen and ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant kitchen experience required.
• Previous leadership or lead cook experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable with outstanding attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to maintain composure during high-volume service.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Right Candidate Is...

• A leader who earns respect through hard work and consistency.
• Passionate about producing high-quality food every time.
• Calm under pressure and able to keep the kitchen organized during busy shifts.
• Detail-oriented and committed to following recipes and procedures exactly.
• Dependable, accountable, and team-focused.
• Willing to coach teammates while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Someone who takes ownership of every shift and treats the kitchen as if it were their own.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Leadership development opportunities
• Employee meal benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for advancement
• A positive, team-focused environment where hard work is recognized and rewarded

Like the entire menu at The Great Greek, where the original, classic flavors of the Mediterranean are created daily from classic family recipes with fresh, authentic ingredients. Whether it's a savory skewer from the grill, a crisp refreshing salad or wrap, a palate-pleasing appetizer, a tender gyro, dessert or more, The Great Greek is a contemporary take on timeless cuisine.