Kitchen Lead/Chef

applebrookhomes; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Lighthouse Bar and Grill in New Orleans is seeking a reliable Lead Cook/Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu development. The role requires directing kitchen staff, managing inventory, and ensuring high standards in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a kitchen, preferably a Culinary Arts degree, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a kitchen environment.
• Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Ability to manage an entire kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily kitchen operations and food preparation in our restaurant.
• Direct kitchen staff and assist with scheduling and task delegation.
• Check inventory, plan menus, and create new recipes.
• Ensure safe, compliant kitchen operation in coordination with the General Manager.
• Assist with all kitchen duties as needed and ensure shifts are covered.

Skills

Kitchen management

Multitasking

Food safety

Leadership

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Lead Cook/Chef

Lighthouse Bar and Grill is seeking a reliable chef who is able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends. Must have clean background and reliable transportation.

Our Lead cook will oversee, and perform duties that make up the daily process of running the kitchen and managing food preparation within our restaurant. They will direct kitchen staff and handle all food-related issues, including checking up on food supplies, planning menus, and creating new recipes.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the kitchen staffing, inventory, waste management and product ordering. As kitchen lead you will also be responsible for the safe and compliant operation of the kitchen in conjunction with the General Manager. Kitchen leads are also responsible for the proper cooking, preparing, and stocking of food items. Line cooking, prepping, and expediting are also all part of your duties. Kitchen Leads must also assist with all kitchen duties, along with ensuring shifts are adequately covered and fulfilled.

• Our Lead cook will oversee the daily process of running the kitchen and managing food preparation within our restaurant. They will direct kitchen staff, support with scheduling and handle all food-related issues, including checking on and ordering kitchen supplies, planning menus, and creating new recipes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a kitchen environment.
• Degree in the Culinary Arts (preferred)
• Ability to manage an entire kitchen.
• Incredible food preparation abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Deep knowledge of the food industry and trends.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to create new menu item
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• Understanding of different culinary profiles and techniques.
• Capable of following instructions without variation.
• A desire to learn new flavors and techniques.
• The capability to work safely, efficiently, and neatly.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Physically able to stand and move around for long periods of time.

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Restaurant experience: 3 years (Preferred)

Benefits

Competitive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision | 401(k) | 401(k) matching | Paid Time Off | Company Paid Holidays | Flexible schedule.

Physical Requirements*

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach periodically | Physically able to stand and navigate around the restaurant for extended periods of time | Able to work in changing environmental conditions, work activities can occur inside and outside | Repetitive hand motions, such as typing | Able to safely lift, pull and push up to 20 pounds.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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