Kitchen Lead

FatCats Entertainment; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Employer Contribution to Health Saving

Holiday Pay

Job summary

FatCats Entertainment is seeking a driven Kitchen Lead who will support the Kitchen Manager with daily operations in a high-volume restaurant and entertainment center. You’ll help manage food prep, inventory, and ordering while guiding the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

You’ll lead by example, ensure adherence to recipes and standards, and train staff on safe practices. This role emphasizes teamwork, guest satisfaction, and a positive, professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in food service and ability to lead by example.
• Food handler's permit before starting employment.
• Completion of job safety training required.
• Personable yet professional demeanor essential to success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to meet daily goals and priorities.
• Assist with orders, food prep, and maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Manage inventory, monitor costs, and address operational challenges.
• Oversee cleaning tasks and ensure sanitization and safety standards are met.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on safe practices and recipes.
• Maintain equipment condition through routine inspections and preventative measures.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Customer service

Job description

Schedule:

Variety of opening, mid, and closing shifts.

Benefits

401k, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), Holiday Pay

Description

Schedule:

Variety of opening, mid, and closing shifts.

Benefits

401k, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA), Holiday Pay

The Gist

We are looking for a driven, team player who is passionate about providing exceptional service as a Kitchen Lead. The Kitchen Lead assists the Kitchen Manager in managing the preparation of food items, inventory, ordering and daily kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant/bowling and entertainment center.

About FatCats

Our mission is to: Delight and connect people... one game, one film, one experience at a time. This applies to our team too. We're proud of our fun and supportive culture that promotes personal and professional growth, internal promotions, and work-life balance. At FatCats, we practice humility by listening first, trust by believing in each other, excellence by improving every day, teamwork by showing up for one another, and stewardship by leading in our respective roles.

Leadership Guiding Principles

• Assume Positive Intent
• Operate in the Gray
• Give Others the Benefit of the Doubt
• Show Loyalty to the Absent
• Exhibit High Courage and High Consideration
• Be Respectful in Disagreement
• Build Trust with Your Team
• Let the Best Idea Win

A Day in the Life of a Shift Lead

As a Kitchen Lead, you'll begin each shift with a team huddle to set daily goals and priorities. Throughout the day, you'll assist with making orders, food prep, and guiding the kitchen team to maintain quality and efficiency. You'll manage inventory, monitor food costs, and address challenges to keep operations running smoothly. At the end of the shift, you'll review performance, ensure cleaning tasks are completed, and share updates with management.

• Foster a positive and professional team environment that aligns with company values and enhances guest satisfaction.
• Provide leadership to the kitchen team, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with management objectives.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to established recipes and standards.
• Lead training initiatives to promote safe practices, sanitation, and culinary excellence among kitchen staff.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained, clean, and operational through routine inspections and preventative measures.
• Optimize kitchen operations by addressing staffing, maintaining compliance with policies, and upholding a commitment to exceptional food and service quality.

Requirements

Job Requirements

Candidates should have prior leadership experience in food service and possess a food handler's permit before starting employment. Completion of job safety training is required, along with the ability to lead effectively by modeling composure, fostering teamwork, and upholding core leadership principles. A personable yet professional demeanor is essential for success in this role.