Kitchen Lead: Lead a High-Energy Kitchen Team

Buck-Management-1; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bistro @ Bluewater in Mount Pleasant, SC is hiring a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food, and maintain safety and cleanliness.

This full-time leadership role requires at least 1+ year in restaurant leadership, ServSafe preferred, and flexibility for early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Join a fast-paced team focused on collaboration, guest satisfaction, and ongoing menu development.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in restaurant, foodservice, or kitchen leadership.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

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.
• Manage prep lists and rotation to ensure freshness and accuracy.
• Track waste daily; maintain and submit weekly waste logs.
• Support inventory checks and report shortages, spoilage, or discrepancies.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and health-code-compliant kitchen at all times.
• 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

ServSafe

Communication skills

Multitasking

Flexible hours

Job description

Bistro @ Bluewater in Mount Pleasant, SC is hiring a Kitchen Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food, and maintain safety and cleanliness.

This full-time leadership role requires at least 1+ year in restaurant leadership, ServSafe preferred, and flexibility for early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Join a fast-paced team focused on collaboration, guest satisfaction, and ongoing menu development.