Kitchen Lead

TFL; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TFL as a Kitchen Lead, where you'll oversee kitchen operations, menu planning, and staff management. This role offers a competitive salary and great perks, including unlimited vacation and employee ticket credits. Enjoy a vibrant work environment while feeding a fantastic team daily!

Benefits

401k with company match

Unlimited vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Employee ticket credit

Company kitchen with meals

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in kitchen management, food prep, and menu planning.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety procedures and Kansas Food Code.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Develop nutritious menus for daily breakfast and lunch.
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as necessary.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Kitchen management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Love early mornings, planning meals and feeding awesome humans? We’re looking for a Kitchen Lead to run the heartbeat of our in-office perks: breakfast and lunch served fresh for our fantastic team.

As the Kitchen Lead, you’ll oversee all aspects of TFL’s kitchen operations—from menu planning and food prep to inventory, purchasing, and cleanliness. You’ll lead a small but mighty team, set a warm tone in the kitchen, and ensure every meal leaves our team smiling and fueled for the day.

Hours are 6 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Friday with an occasional evening event.

AboutTFL

At TFL, we are passionate about creating Memories For Life for sports fans, music lovers and event goers across the country. We work directly with sports properties, professional teams, college athletic departments, venues, fans, and partners to improve the event going experience and drive event attendance. Our unique distribution model creates quick and convenient access for event goers across the country and ensures that teams and rights holders maximize fan access and event revenue.

As a Top 10 ticket reseller in the country, TFL offers employees a front row seat into the ever-evolving ticketing industry. On top of that, we love to have fun! From an open and inviting work environment to multiple staff perks, TFL is a great place to work.

With our headquarters located in the greater Kansas City-area, TFL is proud to celebrate over 20 years of providing high-rated service to the local community. Recently named to the KC Business Journal’s Top 150 Private Companies List, we have achieved tremendous growth post-pandemic. Fueled by recent acquisitions, we have expanded our retail customer base in strategic markets, and now have offices in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Omaha, Nebraska.

Reports to: Executive Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Develop nutritious, appealing menus for daily breakfast and lunch
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, order necessary supplies and ensure all deliveries are properly received and stored
• Communicate and coordinate with food and supply vendors to ensure timely deliveries, resolve issues and maintain positive working relationships
• Prepare ingredients in advance to ensure efficient meal production
  
• Execute timely and consistent food preparation and service
• Implement strategies to minimize food and supply waste
• Clean all dishes, work stations, cooking equipment and food storage areas in accordance with food safety regulations
  
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas
• Keep kitchen floors clean and safe to prevent accidents and maintain a sanitary environment
• Empty and clean trash receptacles and properly dispose of waste on a routine schedule

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a seasoned culinary expert
• Thrives in the kitchen—and doesn’t mind the early mornings
• Has solid kitchen management experience and a head for logistics
• Leads by example and creates a warm, productive team environment
• Brings energy, creativity and a passion for feeding people well
  

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in Kitchen management, food prep, menu planning and inventory
• Prior experience in a management position running a commercial kitchen/restaurant
• Thorough knowledge of food safety procedures and adherence to all Kansas Food Code and other regulations through USDA, FDA and the State Health Department
• ServSafe certification or the equivalent
• Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary performance bonus
• 401k with company match
• Unlimited vacation
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave

Employee Appreciation:

• $1,000 employee ticket credit per year for events of your choice
• Company outings to local live events, including suite tickets to Kansas City’s premier events
• Company kitchen including complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks for employees daily
• Company happy hours on the first Friday of every month
• Employee referral program
• Casual dress code

Please note: We are not seeking assistance from third-party agencies or recruiters at this time. Direct applicants only, thank you!