Kitchen Lead: Elevate Food Quality & Team Performance

Buck-Management-1; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Bistro @ Bluewater in Summerville, SC is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure high standards, and drive guest satisfaction. This leadership role focuses on quality, cleanliness, teamwork, and efficient labor use to minimize waste.

Responsibilities include leading shifts, maintaining food safety, training new staff, and collaborating with front-of-house to ensure smooth service, while upholding company standards and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in restaurant, foodservice, or kitchen leadership preferred.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain one (preferred).
• Bakery experience is preferred and will be given strong consideration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen staff during assigned shifts.
• Ensure recipes, prep standards, and portion accuracy are followed.
• Maintain communication with the front-counter team for smooth service.
• Oversee dishwashing, sanitization, and equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff training

Communication

Job description

Bistro @ Bluewater in Summerville, SC is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure high standards, and drive guest satisfaction. This leadership role focuses on quality, cleanliness, teamwork, and efficient labor use to minimize waste.

Responsibilities include leading shifts, maintaining food safety, training new staff, and collaborating with front-of-house to ensure smooth service, while upholding company standards and a positive team culture.