Kitchen Lead: Elevate Food Quality & Team Performance

Buck Management Corp; Summerville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bistro @ Bluewater in Summerville, SC is hiring a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food safety, quality, and presentation, and drive teamwork during shifts.

The role requires 1+ year in restaurant or kitchen leadership; ServSafe certification is preferred. You will coach staff, manage prep, waste, and labor while upholding standards and guest satisfaction. Join a dynamic team in the Charleston area.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in restaurant, foodservice, or kitchen leadership preferred.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain one (preferred).
• Minimum of prior kitchen leadership experience required.
• Bakery experience is preferred and will be given strong consideration.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, and varied shifts.
• Able to stand for long periods, bend, reach, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude are essential.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• A desire to grow and succeed in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen staff during assigned shifts.
• Ensure recipes, prep standards, and portion accuracy are consistently followed.
• Maintain communication with the front-counter team to ensure smooth service.
• Verify food safety checklists and temperature logs are completed properly.
• Execute labor plans and position team members effectively throughout the shift.
• Monitor breaks, shift coverage, and productivity levels.
• Communicate staffing needs and concerns to management.
• Track waste daily; maintain and submit weekly waste logs.
• Support inventory checks and report shortages, spoilage, or discrepancies.
• Oversee dishwashing, sanitization, and equipment cleanliness.
• Coach team members on safety and sanitation best practices.
• Assist with training new kitchen staff.
• Model teamwork, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Reinforce company standards and provide real-time coaching.
• Support promotion of seasonal/featured menu items.
• Provide feedback on product changes and new offerings.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Bistro @ Bluewater in Summerville, SC is hiring a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure food safety, quality, and presentation, and drive teamwork during shifts.

The role requires 1+ year in restaurant or kitchen leadership; ServSafe certification is preferred. You will coach staff, manage prep, waste, and labor while upholding standards and guest satisfaction. Join a dynamic team in the Charleston area.