Kitchen Lead - Dayton

Late Night Slice; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Generous Work time Meal

Awesome LNS Swag

Job summary

Late Night Slice in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee kitchen operations, including food preparation and staff training. The ideal candidate should be passionate about food and able to work late nights.

This role involves managing inventory, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining a positive atmosphere. We welcome diverse applicants, including POC and LGBTQ+ individuals. Join a culture that celebrates you!

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work late nights.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Engage in friendly conversation with guests.
• Maintain a positive presence at all times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations including food preparation and cooking.
• Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.

Skills

Passion for food

Problem solving abilities

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

Dayton! Late Night Slice is casting for a Kitchen Lead!

You can expect:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training
• Generous Work time Meal
• Awesome LNS Swag
• A Culture that Celebrates You! Come as You Are.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a passion for food.
• Must be able to work late nights.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self‑motivated, and organized.
• Engage in friendly conversation with guests in line.
• Develop knowledge of all ingredients and menu items.
• Effectively handle any guest complaints or issues.
• Maintain a positive presence at all times while on the front line.

Summary

• Weekly inventory, food orders, ensuring prep is completed, ensuring cleaning lists are completed, ensure product is labeled, organized, and rotated. Responsible for updating team members on food spec changes or additions.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Maintain standard recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency in quality and cost control
• Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff, in congruence with the location General Manager
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to maintain stock levels and minimize waste
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
• Manage kitchen budgets and expenses, including labor and food costs
• Implement and enforce kitchen policies and procedures to maintain efficiency and productivity
• Handle any kitchen-related issues or emergencies that may arise during service
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area, including equipment maintenance and sanitation protocols.
• Assist GM in coaching staff when applicable
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Provides supervision to others through coaching, motivation, direction, review and feedback of assigned tasks.
• Holding team members accountable
• Maintains LNS standards and codes of conduct.
• Oversees and maintains a high level of culture and hospitality throughout their location

Late Night Slice has always been an Equal Opportunity Employer. We very much welcome and encourage POC and LGBTQ+ persons to apply.