Kitchen Leader

maman | plaza midwood; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A popular French bakery and café in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Kitchen Leader who is passionate about food and values excellent customer service. This role involves managing kitchen inventory, hiring and training staff, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience and a food handling certification. The position is full-time with benefits including health insurance and paid time off, and involves working in a casual dining environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Kitchen Lead preferred.
• 2 years of supervising experience required.
• Certification in food handling is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory to ensure availability of all ingredients.
• Hire and train new staff for quick acclimation.
• Streamline kitchen processes for prompt service.
• Work with the Culinary Director on menu development.
• Set and verify cleaning standards for the kitchen.
• Create schedules for kitchen staff.
• Track kitchen finances to minimize waste.
• Maintain culinary and food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with Texas State Health Department regulations.
• Train new staff members.

Skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

Food safety compliance

Training new staff

Customer service

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Maman is a French bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners Elisa Marshall & Benjamin Sormonte, with locations across North America and Canada. Inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, Maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads & sandwiches to savory quiches. In addition to hosting intimate events, Maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. From baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they’re able to help celebrate customers & make new beautiful memories.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Leader to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and excellent customer service. You love cookies, are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague & you don’t take yourself too seriously. When you join our team, you’ll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level collaboration with the full BOH team. You will be based at one of our Texas Maman locations.

Responsibilities

• Managing inventory so that all necessary ingredients are stocked for service
• Hiring new staff and providing training to facilitate quick acclimation
• Streamlining the kitchen processes to maintain prompt service times
• Working with the Culinary Director to develop and maintain the restaurant menu
• Setting regular cleaning standards for the kitchen and verifying that staff is maintaining sanitation levels
• Creating schedules for all kitchen staff
• Tracking kitchen finances to identify areas of potential waste
• Maintaining culinary standards
• Maintaining food safety standards
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the store’s kitchen, and equipment of all products
• Ensuring that all the rules and regulations of the TX State Health Department are respected
• Training new staff members

Job Types

Full‑time, Contract

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting

• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule

• 10‑hour shift
• 8‑hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Experience

• Kitchen lead: 2 years (Preferred)
• Supervising Experience: 2 years (Required)

License / Certification

• Food Handler Certification (Required)

Work Location

In person