Kitchen Lead & Menu Innovator — Growth & Creative Outlet

Jobtome; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meal

Employee discount

Real menu input and room to beCreative

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gourmand in SouthPark is seeking a strong cook ready to run a kitchen that serves café, deli, bakery, grab-and-go, and catering orders. You will bring creativity and leadership to ensure smooth operations and consistent quality.

The role requires at least 3 years in professional kitchens with lead experience, plus hands-on ordering, inventory, and prep planning. We offer growth and creative room in a market-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional kitchen experience with leadership exposure.
• Hands-on experience with ordering, inventory, and prep planning.
• Experience scheduling and leading a kitchen team.
• Experience across bakery, deli, catering, or grab-and-go is a plus.
• ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Run daily kitchen operations: prep lists, production, service, and closing.
• Order and manage inventory with vendors; control food cost and waste.
• Develop recipes, prep sheets, labeling, and dating standards.
• Lead, schedule, and train a small kitchen team.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Inventory management

Menu development

Staff scheduling

Sanitation & safety

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

Toast POS

Excel

Job description

Gourmand in SouthPark is seeking a strong cook ready to run a kitchen that serves café, deli, bakery, grab-and-go, and catering orders. You will bring creativity and leadership to ensure smooth operations and consistent quality.

The role requires at least 3 years in professional kitchens with lead experience, plus hands-on ordering, inventory, and prep planning. We offer growth and creative room in a market-driven environment.