Kitchen Lead: Inspire a High-Performance Culinary Team

Farandas Banquet Hall; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

IRA retirement plan

Shift meals

Growth opportunities

Year-round work

Team development

Job summary

Lincoln Inn is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations for restaurant service, catering, and banquet events. This hands-on role leads line cooks, event cooks, and bakery staff, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will develop team members, maintain high standards, and collaborate with BOH leadership to optimize production and service across all venues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in fast-paced settings.
• Certification in food safety/management required.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.
• Wamiliarity with banquet and catering workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations for restaurant, catering, and banquet events.
• Lead and coach line cooks, event cooks, and bakery staff; set daily priorities.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness across shift.
• Monitor quality, portion control, and production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Prioritization

Night/Weekend Availability

Team Motivation

Organizational Skills

Education

Food handlers Certification or Food Manager Certification

Job description

Lincoln Inn is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations for restaurant service, catering, and banquet events. This hands-on role leads line cooks, event cooks, and bakery staff, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will develop team members, maintain high standards, and collaborate with BOH leadership to optimize production and service across all venues.