Kitchen Lead - Flexible Schedule & Growth Path

Tokyo Joes; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

50% off on days off

Sick pay

Health/Dental/Vision after 1 year

Referral bonuses

Unlimited growth potential

DailyPay

401K

Job summary

Tokyo Joe's is seeking a Kitchen Lead to head the Back of House on shift, guiding food preparation, presentation, and daily operations. The role emphasizes dependable leadership, knife skills, and attention to detail while promoting from within for future kitchen management opportunities.

Candidates will oversee safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance, ensure FIFO, and open/close duties with high standards. A flexible schedule and growth potential are highlighted in the job description.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen operations and on-shift leadership.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to guide multiple kitchen positions and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations on shift with focus on quality and presentation.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to follow Tokyo Joe’s standards.
• Create and manage the kitchen prep list and ensure FIFO.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and equipment upkeep.
• Demonstrate knife handling skills and supervise line cooks.
• Motivate and delegate tasks through positive communication.
• Open and close the restaurant to uphold high standards.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen leadership

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Team leadership

Communication

Delegation

Job description

Tokyo Joe's is seeking a Kitchen Lead to head the Back of House on shift, guiding food preparation, presentation, and daily operations. The role emphasizes dependable leadership, knife skills, and attention to detail while promoting from within for future kitchen management opportunities.

Candidates will oversee safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance, ensure FIFO, and open/close duties with high standards. A flexible schedule and growth potential are highlighted in the job description.