Kitchen Lead: Lead the Kitchen, Evenings & Weekends

Tribute Eatery & Bar; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Dining discount

Job summary

Tribute Eatery & Bar in Coralville, IA is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Lead to guide the kitchen team during daily service, uphold food quality, and maintain high kitchen standards. This full-time role requires leadership, organization, and the ability to train and support back-of-house staff.

The position includes PTO, medical, dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, dining discounts, and team events. Evening and weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills and ability to work multiple kitchen stations.
• Previous kitchen leadership, training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and make decisions during busy shifts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead by example.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and committed to maintaining food quality.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the shift.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team during daily service.
• Work alongside cooks to maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Train, coach, and support back-of-house team members.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow and help keep service running efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and food safety standards; assist with inventory, ordering, scheduling, and managing food and labor costs.
• Monitor food preparation, portioning, and waste to maintain kitchen standards.
• Communicate with management and team members to address operational needs.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

21+ age

Experience in fast-paced kitchen

Leadership experience

Strong cooking skills

Organized and decisive

Strong communication

Dependable and team-oriented

Stand and move throughout shift

Lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Tribute Eatery & Bar in Coralville, IA is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Lead to guide the kitchen team during daily service, uphold food quality, and maintain high kitchen standards. This full-time role requires leadership, organization, and the ability to train and support back-of-house staff.

The position includes PTO, medical, dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer match, dining discounts, and team events. Evening and weekend availability required.