Kitchen Lead - Polaris

Late Night Slice; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Generous Work time Meal

Awesome LNS Swag

Culture that Celebrates You

Job summary

Late Night Slice is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee all kitchen operations, including cooking, prep, and presentation, ensuring consistency in recipes and costs. You will train and supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, and uphold health and safety standards while maintaining a positive front-line presence.

The role requires late-night availability, reliable transportation, and a passion for food. You will engage guests, learn menu items, and resolve issues to deliver exceptional guest

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a passion for food.
• Must be able to work late nights.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Engage in friendly conversation with guests in line.
• Develop knowledge of all ingredients and menu items.
• Effectively handle any guest complaints or issues.
• Maintain a positive presence at all times while on the front line.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Maintain standard recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency in quality and cost control.
• Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff, in congruence with the location General Manager.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to maintain stock levels and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
• Manage kitchen budgets and expenses, including labor and food costs.
• Implement and enforce kitchen policies and procedures to maintain efficiency and productivity.
• Handle any kitchen-related issues or emergencies that may arise during service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area, including equipment maintenance and sanitation protocols.
• Assist GM in coaching staff when applicable.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Provides supervision to others through coaching, motivation, direction, review and feedback of assigned tasks.
• Holding team members accountable
• Maintains LNS standards and codes of conduct.
• Oversees and maintains a high level of culture and hospitality throughout their location.

Skills

Passion for food

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Organized

Guest interaction

Team mindset

Job description

Late Night Slice is casting for a Kitchen Lead!

2136 Ikea Way - Polaris @The Galaxy

We're looking for spirited, energetic people who want to work hard, work together, and always serve up experience. Do you have style and swagger? Do you want to work in an environment that values personality, independence, and individuality? We may be looking for you too. Read more below to see if you want to see if you vibe with us! We started out in Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio in 2009 with the goal of creating a different kind of pizza shop. Through our quirky personality, we've quickly risen to be one of Central Ohio's most recognized break-out brands. Our culture is the most important thing to us at LNS and we choose team members very carefully. Hey, we don\'t want to work next to jerks either.

You can expect:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training
• Generous Work time Meal
• Awesome LNS Swag
• A Culture that Celebrates You! Come as You Are.

If you think everything you've just read sounds cool, and you can handle these requirements below, we should probably talk...

Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a passion for food.
• Must be able to work late nights.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Engage in friendly conversation with guests in line.
• Develop knowledge of all ingredients and menu items.
• Effectively handle any guest complaints or issues.
• Maintain a positive presence at all times while on the front line.

Summary:

• Weekly inventory, food orders, ensuring prep is completed, ensuring cleaning lists are completed, ensure product is labeled, organized, and rotated. Responsible for updating team members on food spec changes or additions.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations including food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Maintain standard recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency in quality and cost control
• Train, supervise, and schedule kitchen staff, in congruence with the location General Manager
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to maintain stock levels and minimize waste
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
• Manage kitchen budgets and expenses, including labor and food costs
• Implement and enforce kitchen policies and procedures to maintain efficiency and productivity
• Handle any kitchen-related issues or emergencies that may arise during service
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area, including equipment maintenance and sanitation protocols.
• Assist GM in coaching staff when applicable
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
  
• Provides supervision to others through coaching, motivation, direction, review and feedback of assigned tasks.
• Holding team members accountable
• Maintains LNS standards and codes of conduct.
• Oversees and maintains a high level of culture and hospitality throughout their location

Late Night Slice has always been an Equal Opportunity Employer. We very much welcome and encourage POC and LGBTQ+ persons to apply.