Kitchen Lead

Workstream; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Slyman’s Tavern is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee all back-of-house operations, assist in recipe implementation, ordering, and cooking. The role includes covering manager duties when necessary and ensuring timely, high-quality guest meals.

The Kitchen Lead will manage BOH staff, supervise inventory, train new team members, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment aligned with store standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all back-of-house staff and daily kitchen operations.
• Order food and manage inventory to maintain stock levels.
• Assist in covering managers' duties when needed.
• Resolve kitchen issues promptly to avoid escalation.
• Prepare food items across different stations as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Train new employees on standards and procedures.

Job description

Kitchen Lead:

The Kitchen Lead will assist in overseeing all food production, implementation of store recipes, ordering, and cooking. Resolving issues that occur in kitchen swiftly is a vital role in this position. He/she may also cover any station or position that is needed.

• Manages all BOH staff
• Orders food when needed
• Helps cover the managers duties when he/she is away
• Resolves issues in the kitchen quickly without escalation
• Helps prepare food items in different areas
• Keeps the line stocked and prepped
• Aids in training new employees
• Produces final dishes that are to the stores standards for guests
• Maintaining a clean workspace that is safe to prepare food
• Keeping the walk-in and reach in coolers clean and organized
• Keeping dry storage clean and organized
• Taking care of trash and floors
• Delegating duties to BOH staff

Slyman’s Tavern is the continuation of a wonderful Cleveland legacy, the original Slyman’s Restaurant located in downtown Cleveland. Opened in 1964, Slymans’ has become a Cleveland staple, loved and respect ed by all who come to enjoy the biggest and best corned beef sandwich.
We are honored to carry on the Sly s tation of i '.