Kitchen Lead - Elevate Quality & Team Performance

The Orangery; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orangery in Dallas seeks a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality food preparation. You will support kitchen staff, uphold cleanliness, and collaborate with management to maintain consistency and timely service.

You will supervise cooking, plating, and safety compliance, train team members, and coordinate with front-of-house to deliver an excellent dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lead kitchen role.
• Certified Food Handler preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Customer-centric approach.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Culinary Management to oversee all aspects of food preparation and ensure consistency and adherence to recipes.
• Execute preparation of menu items using grilling, sautéing, frying, roasting and baking methods.
• Monitor food presentation and ensure standards before serving guests.
• Train new and current kitchen staff on techniques, safety, and sanitation.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, grills, and fryers safely.
• Understand menu ingredients and preparation methods in depth.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure timely order preparation and delivery.
• Manage multiple orders, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Report inconsistencies or quality issues to the chef or kitchen supervisor.
• Enforce health and safety regulations including proper handling and storage.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections to address hazards.
• Oversee maintenance and cleaning of kitchen equipment for longevity.
• Maintain high standards of food quality through regular taste tests and checks.
• Foster open communication and teamwork with front-of-house staff and management.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Respond quickly to emergencies or equipment failures in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication

Stamina

Education

Certified Food Handler

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Grills

Fryers

Job description

The Orangery in Dallas seeks a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality food preparation. You will support kitchen staff, uphold cleanliness, and collaborate with management to maintain consistency and timely service.

You will supervise cooking, plating, and safety compliance, train team members, and coordinate with front-of-house to deliver an excellent dining experience for guests.