Kitchen Lead — Fast-Paced Ops, Flexible Schedule, Tips

Shane's Rib Shack, LLC; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay plus tips

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Shane's Rib Shack, LLC in Georgia is seeking a dependable Kitchen Lead to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will work closely with the Back of House team to maintain food quality, safety, and smooth shift execution.

This position offers base pay plus tips, a flexible schedule, and opportunities for advancement as you help with station setup, prep, line checks, opening/closing duties, and continuous teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in Kitchen Operations: Previous kitchen, restaurant, or food service experience is preferred, with a strong understanding of fast-paced kitchen environments and food preparation standards.
• Dependability & Initiative: Reliable, organized, and able to take initiative while helping support kitchen operations and Back of House Team Members throughout the shift. Candidates with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to lead by example are encouraged to apply.
• Communication & Problem Solving: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management while staying organized, multitasking, and helping address shift needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Stamina: Capability to handle the physical demands of a kitchen environment, including standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and handling kitchen equipment safely.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of or willingness to learn health and safety standards applicable to food service.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Operations: Help support daily kitchen operations by assisting with shift flow, station setup, prep work, and maintaining efficiency throughout the shift.
• Food Preparation & Quality: Prepare and oversee food preparation across stations including smoker, grill, steam table, fry, and prep while helping ensure food quality, consistency, and portion standards are met.
• Team Support: Support and assist Back of House Team Members throughout the shift while helping maintain productivity, communication, and smooth kitchen operations.
• Cleanliness & Food Safety: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment while following food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
• Opening & Closing Procedures: Assist with kitchen opening and closing duties, line checks, prep completion, and maintaining kitchen readiness throughout the shift.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Dependability

Communication

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Health & safety

Job description

Shane's Rib Shack, LLC in Georgia is seeking a dependable Kitchen Lead to support daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will work closely with the Back of House team to maintain food quality, safety, and smooth shift execution.

This position offers base pay plus tips, a flexible schedule, and opportunities for advancement as you help with station setup, prep, line checks, opening/closing duties, and continuous teamwork.