Kitchen Lead

The Buttery; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Dynamic work environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Buttery in Pennsylvania is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee day-to-day operations of the a la carte kitchen, ensuring high-quality, consistent dishes and adherence to brand standards. You will manage the kitchen team, including line cooks and the dish team, and drive a collaborative, fast-paced service.

The role covers ordering, inventory, training, production schedules, and menu collaboration with leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team of cooks.
• Strong organizational skills to manage production schedules, inventory, and minimize waste.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, inventory management, and ordering processes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen team members, fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative environment
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food sanitation standards
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and food cost control to minimize waste and maintain efficiency
• Create and manage production schedules and prep lists to meet service demands
• Maintain high quality standards through daily product checks and recipe consistency
• Partner with leadership on menu development, seasonal features, and operational improvements
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflow and productivity
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training to strengthen and grow the team

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Organizational skills

Communication

Kitchen operations

Inventory management

Food safety

Job description

Description

Overview

The Kitchen Lead will oversee the day-to-day operations of the a la carte kitchen, ensuring the production of high-quality, consistent food that aligns with our brand’s standards. This role is responsible for managing the kitchen team, including line cooks and the dish team, while fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. The Kitchen Lead will handle ordering, inventory management, team training, and ensure smooth kitchen operations to support a dynamic, fast-paced service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen team members, fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative environment
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food sanitation standards
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and food cost control to minimize waste and maintain efficiency
• Create and manage production schedules and prep lists to meet service demands
• Maintain high quality standards through daily product checks and recipe consistency
• Partner with leadership on menu development, seasonal features, and operational improvements
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflow and productivity
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training to strengthen and grow the team

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team of cooks.
• Strong organizational ski ls to manage production schedules, inventory, and minimize waste.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, inventory management, and ordering processes.
• Effective communication and collaboration ski ls to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
• Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health/Vision/Dental Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.

About Us

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink- we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge.

The Buttery is many things:

• a great local eatery
• the village bakery & patisserie
• an exceptional specialty coffee shop
• all wrapped in a unique retail environment

We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives. But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.