Kitchen Lead

Ontario Trillium Foundation; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Melting Pot in New Haven is seeking a Kitchen Lead to implement and maintain all heart of house procedures, cost controls, and labor standards. You will coordinate food prep, supervise line cooks, and ensure consistency and quality across the menu.

As a subject matter expert on safety and sanitation, you will train staff, manage inventory, monitor waste, and uphold temperature controls. You will lead during peak periods, communicate effectively with team and front-of-house, and help execute

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to train prep staff and food plating techniques.
• Excellent communication with team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders with GM.
• Supervise food prep and cooking to ensure quality.
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and plating techniques.
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels; minimize waste.
• Prepare food to order and follow kitchen procedures for consistency.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in HOH.
• Store products at correct temperatures and keep recipes up to date.
• Lead the kitchen during peak periods and manage workload.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Inventory control

Communication

Job description

The Kitchen Lead is responsible for implementing and maintaining all operational procedures and programs related to heart of house (HOH). This position should be the subject matter expert on Heart of House operating procedures, cost of goods, and labor controls. Kitchen Lead will coordinate food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. Kitchen lead demonstrates a passion for food, quality, and excellence, knowing the exceptional food has no exceptions.

• Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders with GM
• Supervise food prep and cooking
• Help train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
• Monitor food waste and inventory levels, taking steps to minimize waste and optimize inventory
• Prepare food to order and follow kitchen procedures to ensure high quality food is served consistently
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in HOH
• Ensure products are stored at the correct temperatures and the recipe books are up to date with current menu items, portions and ingredients
• Instill and reinforce our culture by effectively communicating to team members
• Execute all heart of the house positions as needed, including expo
• Implement plating and execution of core and promotional menu items including training team members
• Perform regular kitchen line, food safety, and temperature checks to ensure overall efficiency of restaurant kitchen operations.
• Receive and expedite orders efficiently, minimizing delays and ensuring timely delivery of customer requests.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead the kitchen during peak periods, prioritizing tasks and managing workload effectively
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and excellent communication skills, building strong relationships with colleagues and customers alike

If you are excited about working in this kind of dining atmosphere, come discover what makes The Melting Pot a unique dining experience and an exceptional workplace!