Kitchen Lead

City Street Investors; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee dining discounts

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Teller's Taproom & Kitchen in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Kitchen Lead to help manage a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. You will work closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure exceptional food quality, presentation and a positive team culture.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of kitchen leadership, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to lead a team through busy shifts. This role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth within our restaurant group.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years kitchen leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead a team in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Kitchen Manager with daily kitchen operations
• Lead and coach line cooks and prep team members
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency standards are met
• Always maintain food safety & sanitation standards
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and food cost management
• Help train and develop team members
• Step into a leadership role during the Kitchen Manager's absence
• Foster a positive and accountable team culture

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team coaching

Communication

Organization

Calm under pressure

Flexible schedule

Job description

Kitchen Lead

Teller's Taproom & Kitchen | Lakewood, CO

Pay Range: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour, based on experience

Are you ready to take the next step in your culinary leadership career? Teller's Taproom & Kitchen is looking for a Kitchen Lead to help lead our high-energy kitchen team. This position works closely with the Kitchen Manager to ensure exceptional food quality, efficient operations, and a positive team culture.If you have experience leading a kitchen crew, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about food and hospitality, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Support the Kitchen Manager with daily kitchen operations
• Lead and coach line cooks and prep team members
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency standards are met
• Always maintain food safety & sanitation standards
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and food cost management
• Help train and develop team members
• Step into a leadership role during the Kitchen Manager's absence
• Foster a positive and accountable team culture

What We're Looking For

• 1 to 2 years of kitchen leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to lead a team in a high-volume environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and great food

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Employee dining discounts
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within our restaurant group
• Supportive leadership team and a culture built on teamwork

Teller's Taproom & Kitchen and City Street Investors are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Pay:

$23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours:

40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person