Kitchen Leader - Lead, Train & Elevate Service

maman | foggy bottom; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

maman | foggy bottom is seeking a full-time Kitchen Leader in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will oversee kitchen operations, manage inventory, train staff, and ensure food safety compliance. Responsibilities include streamlining processes with the Culinary Director, maintaining cleanliness, and tracking finances. A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience and a Food Handler Certification are mandatory. The position provides health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a kitchen lead is preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory to ensure all necessary ingredients are stocked.
• Hire new staff and provide training for quick acclimation.
• Streamline kitchen processes to maintain prompt service.
• Collaborate with Culinary Director on menu development.
• Set and verify cleaning standards for the kitchen.
• Create schedules for kitchen staff.
• Track kitchen finances to identify waste.
• Maintain culinary and food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with DC State Health Department regulations.

Skills

Inventory management

Staff training

Kitchen process streamlining

Culinary standard maintenance

Food safety compliance

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

maman | foggy bottom is seeking a full-time Kitchen Leader in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will oversee kitchen operations, manage inventory, train staff, and ensure food safety compliance. Responsibilities include streamlining processes with the Culinary Director, maintaining cleanliness, and tracking finances. A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience and a Food Handler Certification are mandatory. The position provides health insurance and paid time off.