Kitchen Leader: Lead, Optimize & Deliver Warm Guest Experience

LPQ USA LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Accrued Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

LPQ USA LLC is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to lead the kitchen in the preparation and execution of all menu items, ensuring high standards and seamless service.

You'll manage labor within budget, monitor food costs, complete safety checklists, and support the General Manager with recruitment, training, and daily operations in a friendly, community-focused environment at Convive Brands.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Food Handler’s Certification or ability to acquire.
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
• General administrative and computer skills strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in the preparation and execution of all menu items.
• Maintain full knowledge of menu items, including proper storage and preparation.
• Ensure completion of food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling.
• Manage labor deployment and ensure hourly labor is within parameters of set labor budget.
• Monitor and maintain proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare correct levels of food.
• Assist General Manager in completing inventory; recruit, hire, train, and retain kitchen staff.
• Complete opening, mid, and closing procedures; ensure daily checklists and side work are completed.
• Keep all areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure it is kept in good repair.

Skills

Restaurant operations

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

Food Handler Certification

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

LPQ USA LLC is seeking a Kitchen Team Member to lead the kitchen in the preparation and execution of all menu items, ensuring high standards and seamless service.

You'll manage labor within budget, monitor food costs, complete safety checklists, and support the General Manager with recruitment, training, and daily operations in a friendly, community-focused environment at Convive Brands.