Kitchen Operations Leader

Twin Peaks Restaurants; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Peaks Restaurants in Fargo, ND seeks a seasoned kitchen leader to oversee all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, and maintaining quality standards while upholding sanitation and cleanliness. You will train staff, manage costs, and collaborate with restaurant managers to plan menus, set portions, and ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment at Twin Peaks.

Ideal candidate has 2–5 years in varied kitchen roles, can hire, coach and discipline staff, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years in varied kitchen positions.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• Clear communication with managers, kitchen staff and guests.
• Able to reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds; stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent food prep and service per recipes and standards.
• Hire, evaluate, and discipline kitchen staff as needed.
• Orient staff to rules, policies and procedures; oversee training.
• Fill in to maintain guest service standards and efficient operations.
• Prepare forms, reports and schedules in a timely manner.
• Maintain clean equipment; oversee preventive maintenance.
• Plan and price menu items; establish portions and recipe cards.
• Order products per specs; ensure correct deliveries.
• Control food cost and waste according to recipes and standards.
• Oversee performance appraisals and conduct corrective actions.
• Schedule labor to meet activity while controlling costs.
• Train staff in safety, sanitation and proper handling.
• Maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen and storage areas.
• Ensure proper food holding and refrigeration temperatures.
• Provide safety training for lifting and handling hazardous materials.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff training

Cost control

Food safety

Job description

Twin Peaks Restaurants in Fargo, ND seeks a seasoned kitchen leader to oversee all kitchen functions, including food purchasing, preparation, and maintaining quality standards while upholding sanitation and cleanliness. You will train staff, manage costs, and collaborate with restaurant managers to plan menus, set portions, and ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment at Twin Peaks.

Ideal candidate has 2–5 years in varied kitchen roles, can hire, coach and discipline staff, and