Kitchen Lead

Big Cats Cafe; Standard Heights (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Cats Cafe in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Kitchen Lead to guide a busy kitchen, uphold quality, and mentor the team. This role focuses on leading by example, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in a kitchen leadership role, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate and coach staff while managing lifting duties as required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a kitchen leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and coaching/mentoring skills.
• Ability to work in a warm environment and handle physical demands like lifting 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to set professionalism, efficiency, and quality in the kitchen.
• Coach and mentor team members to reach their full potential.
• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure food prep and presentation meet high standards.
• Tackle challenges with proactive problem-solving to keep operations smooth.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace in a fast-paced setting.
• Be prepared to lift up to 50 lbs as part of the role.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Coaching

Mentoring

Job description

Lead the Way as Our Kitchen Lead at Big Cats Cafe!

Are you passionate about creating delicious food while leading a team to success? Big Cats Cafe, nestled in the heart of Baton Rouge, LA, is on the hunt for a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Lead to join our pride! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving challenges, and know how to inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As our Kitchen Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. Here’s a glimpse of your responsibilities:

• Lead by example: Set the tone for professionalism, efficiency, and quality in the kitchen.
• Coach and mentor: Guide and develop team members to reach their full potential.
• Oversee kitchen operations: Ensure food preparation and presentation meet our high standards.
• Problem-solving: Tackle challenges head-on and find effective solutions to keep things running smoothly.
• Maintain a safe workspace: Work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Handle physical tasks: Be prepared to lift up to 50 lbs. as part of your role.

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years in a kitchen leadership role.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent coaching and mentoring skills.
• Physical stamina: The ability to work in a warm environment and handle physical demands like lifting.
• Leadership qualities: A positive attitude and the ability to inspire and motivate your team.

Why Join Big Cats Cafe?

At Big Cats Cafe, we believe in creating a welcoming environment for both our customers and our team. We value hard work, dedication, and a passion for great food. When you join us, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re becoming part of a community that takes pride in what we do.

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