Kitchen Shift Lead

Del Mar; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

goop kitchen in San Diego, CA is seeking a Lead Kitchen Supervisor to oversee and train kitchen staff, ensure quality dishes, and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires 1 year of supervisory experience, ServSafe certification, and a commitment to clean eating principles. You will manage portions, presentation, and kitchen operations in a fast-paced, wellness-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of proven experience as a Lead or supervisor in a fast-paced or wellness-focused kitchen.
• Deep knowledge of clean eating principles, dietary restrictions, and allergen-friendly cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to supervise and motivate kitchen staff.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to sustainability and high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead kitchen staff to maintain a positive and productive environment.
• Prepare a variety of dishes using the restaurant’s established recipes and equipment.
• Ensure quality of products served and master recipes for all stations.
• Maintain standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and sanitation standards.
• Oversee plate presentation, portioning, and garnish setup.
• Monitor inventory, rotation, and equipment maintenance; report needs.

Skills

Lead supervisor

Food safety

Leadership

Organization

Sustainability

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Supervision: Supervise and lead kitchen staff, ensuring a positive and efficient working environment while maintaining high performance and productivity to support management.
• Prepare a variety of dishes ranging from meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other items using the restaurant’s established recipes.
• Prepare dishes by cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, and a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Assume responsibility for quality of products served.
• Master recipes for all kitchen stations.
• Comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
• Always maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Uphold company safety and sanitation requirements to ensure the health and safety of our employees.
• Evaluates maintenance of all kitchen equipment and notifies the management if there is a need for new or replacement equipment.
• Adheres to all kitchen safety protocols and sanitation standards and helps to hold staff accountable during shift.
• Performs supplementary tasks as deemed necessary for the role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 1 Year proven experience as a Lead or supervisor, preferably in a fast-paced, health-conscious, or wellness-focused kitchen environment.
• Deep knowledge of clean eating principles, dietary restrictions, and allergen-friendly cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to supervise and motivate kitchen staff.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to sustainability, ingredient integrity, and high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
• ServSafe certification or other relevant food safety certification.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Standing & Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, often for the entire shift.
• Lifting & Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., boxes of ingredients, kitchen equipment) without assistance.
• Bending & Reaching: Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and stretching is required while working in the kitchen or accessing inventory.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle knives, kitchen tools, and equipment with precision and safety.
• Temperature Tolerance: Must be able to work in hot, cold, and humid environments, including near ovens, stoves, and refrigeration units.
• Visual & Auditory Ability: Must have strong visual and auditory ability to oversee food preparation, ensure accuracy, and communicate with the kitchen team effectively.
• Mobility: Must have the physical stamina to move efficiently between different kitchen areas and stations throughout the shift.
• Potential Allergens: Must be able to tolerate potential allergens, such as peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

About goop kitchen

goop kitchen is an upscale fast-casual concept, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2021, serving real, clean, and delicious food made-to-order. The brand focuses on thoughtfully sourced ingredients and chef-driven menus designed primarily for delivery and takeout.

goop kitchen provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service in the uniformed services of the United States, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.