Kitchen Lead

Post Chicken & Beer; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Post Chicken & Beer in Longmont, Colorado is seeking a Kitchen Lead to supervise a team, maintain food quality, and execute kitchen operations with pride. You will collaborate with the Chef and General Manager to drive excellence in cooking, cleanliness, and efficiency.

The role requires at least 2 years in food prep, strong leadership skills, and a willingness to work nights and weekends. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a food preparation position.
• Basic finance skills with understanding of weekly budgets, costed menus and schedules.
• Working knowledge of POS/Toast, Scheduling Software, Excel, Google Suite and Electronic Order Entry.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (we'll provide training!).

Responsibilities

• Cook great food and lead a great team.
• Manage equipment and facilities.
• Report to Chef and General Manager; collaborate closely on operations.
• Ensure high standards of quality, consistency, flavor and plating.

Skills

Food prep experience

Team leadership

Budget & scheduling

Stamina & shift endurance

Integrity & reliability

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

Toast POS

Scheduling Software

Excel

Google Suite

Electronic Order Entry

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

The Post is looking for a talented, driven and enthusiastic KITCHEN LEAD.

We expect you to: Respect the food, and the team. Follow instructions and supass expectations. When Chef is off, be the Chef. Have the pro skills and acumen to lead a team, build culture and execute consistently delicious food. Be unwaveringly particular about the highest standards of quality, consistency, flavor, plating and flat out deliciousness. Be efficient and clean and lead us to greatness! In due time, BECOME the Chef!

If you are passionate about living these values and leading a team of Chicken & Beer enthusiasts to do the same, come join the Family! The Post is a gathering place for the community, born from a love of fried chicken and a thirst for great beers. We provide the place and the reason to get friends and family together, throw down, kick back, laugh, indulge and smile. Check us out: www.thepostcolorado.com

What you can expect:

• Competitive Hourly Compensation ($64,000 - $70,000)
• Sick Pay
• 2 Weeks Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Big Red F Restaurant Dining Discount
• Annual Education Budget
• This to be the best job you’ve ever had!

What we expect:

• Kitchen Lead reports directly to and collaborates with the Chef and General Manager
• Cook great food, lead a great team, have fun doing it
• Manage equipment and facilities
• Minimum of 2 years in a food preparation position
• Basic finance skills with an understanding of weekly budgets, costed menus and schedules.
• Working knowledge of POS/Toast, Scheduling Software, Excel (spreadsheets), Google Suite and Electronic Order Entry
• ServSafe Manager Certified (we'll provide training!)
• Ability to handle the requirements of a Sous Chef's job which includes bending, reaching, standing for long periods of time and carrying and lifting heavy and really hot stuff.
• Must have the stamina to work five 8-9 hour shifts per week
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Integrity, intelligence, honesty and a willingness to learn, dig in, and be world famous

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Your sexual, religious and political preferences are of no concern to us. Your humanity, kindness and ability to do your job better than anyone on the planet is what we are concerned with.

Who we are:

We are a collective of locally owned and fiercely independent restaurants and bars rooted in Boulder, Colorado.

Our Mission:

We Serve Delicious and Memorable Hospitality - OUR HOSPITALITY IS EVERYTHING WE DO

Our Values:

We are committed to the happiness of our guests, the success of our team, and the connection to our communities.

Our Purpose:

We are dedicated to creating outstanding memories and experiences for our guests around eating and drinking.

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