Kitchen Lead - Polaris

Late-Night-Slice; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Uniform swag

Manager training program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Late Night Slice is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, from prep to presentation, at our Polaris location in Columbus. The role emphasizes hospitality, independence, and teamwork, with a focus on consistent quality and cost control.

You will train and supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory and supplies, and enforce health and safety standards while supporting budgeting and policy implementation. Join a brand that values individuality and a positive culture.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have passion for hospitality.
• Must be able to work late nights.
• Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Maintain a positive presence at all times.

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

Leadership

Team supervision

Training

Scheduling

Inventory management

Food safety

Hospitality focus

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. 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, urban style and our crazy, progressive ideas like, every human should be treated equal, 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.
Like everything at LNS, our benefits are our own and they go far beyond what's expected. You can expect:

• Competitive Pay - $20+ hr (base pay + tips)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training
• Awesome Uniform Swag
• "No Ceilings Policy" - grow with us with our paid manager training program!
• A Culture that celebrates you..."Come as You Are!"

Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have a passion for hospitality
• Must be able to work late nights (like, really, really late)
• Must have problem-solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized
• Maintain a positive presence at all times

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.