Kitchen Shift Lead – Fast-Paced Cafe Ops

Hard Rock Hotel Cancun; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Hard Rock Cafe Orlando is hiring a Shift Lead, Kitchen for a part-time role in Orlando. You’ll manage opening and closing duties, oversee shift labor, monitor food cost, and ensure safety and sanitation standards while maintaining the high-quality standards of Hard Rock.

Responsibilities include training new staff, performing line checks, supervising kitchen operations, and communicating with the team to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Basic functions of the Kitchen Supervisor include opening & closing duties.
• Oversee shift-by-shift labor to achieve a cost-effective balance for smooth operation of the cafe
• Monitor food cost using established methods to meet goals
• Evaluate condition of equipment and conduct routine maintenance inspections to ensure smooth operation
• Ensure that assigned cleaning duties are completed by all staff prior to checking out after each shift
• Inspect and taste food to ensure freshness, flavor, recipe adherence and temperature (including line checks every shift)
• Train new staff members and coach all staff members to adhere to Hard Rock food quality and service standards
• Train and validate new staff members according to company training standards
• Perform shift expo duties (inside & outside) to ensure food is prepared according to spec and served in a timely manner
• Perform employee task such as preparation of all recipes to ensure quality of the product
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and guests, adhering to Hard Rock safety measures and checklists
• Ensure employees follow safety, sanitation and security procedures
• Provide Kitchen employees with verbal recognition, direction and support
• Communicate with Kitchen team to keep everyone informed of local, regional and corporate procedures
• Listen to comments, criticisms and feedback from employees to address any issues or suggestions with management
• Communicate with managers to evaluate work procedures, review standards, identify methods for increasing efficiency or effectiveness, and respond proactively to any needs that have arisen
• Communicate regularly with KM regarding Issues and suggestions related to product, people and performance
• Fulfill all daily and weekly tasks according to assigned areas of responsibility
• Performing duties which require bending & reaching
• Lifting & transporting containers, dish racks, and trashcans
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance ("having a plan")
• Following all uniform guidelines
• Practicing all safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products, where possible
• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense of-urgency
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and coworkers
• Maintaining HRC's 5 core Values and Mission Statement

Responsibilities

• Basic functions of the Kitchen Supervisor include opening & closing duties.
• Oversee shift-by-shift labor to achieve a cost-effective balance for smooth operation of the cafe
• Monitor food cost using established methods to meet goals
• Evaluate condition of equipment and conduct routine maintenance inspections to ensure smooth operation
• Ensure that assigned cleaning duties are completed by all staff prior to checking out after each shift
• Inspect and taste food to ensure freshness, flavor, recipe adherence and temperature (including line checks every shift)
• Train new staff members and coach all staff members to adhere to Hard Rock food quality and service standards
• Train and validate new staff members according to company training standards
• Perform shift expo duties (inside & outside) to ensure food is prepared according to spec and served in a timely manner
• Perform employee task such as preparation of all recipes to ensure quality of the product
• Maintain a safe environment for staff and guests, adhering to Hard Rock safety measures and checklists
• Ensure employees follow safety, sanitation and security procedures
• Provide Kitchen employees with verbal recognition, direction and support
• Communicate with Kitchen team to keep everyone informed of local, regional and corporate procedures
• Listen to comments, criticisms and feedback from employees to address any issues or suggestions with management
• Communicate with managers to evaluate work procedures, review standards, identify methods for increasing efficiency or effectiveness, and respond proactively to any needs that have arisen
• Communicate regularly with KM regarding Issues and suggestions related to product, people and performance
• Fulfill all daily and weekly tasks according to assigned areas of responsibility
• Performing duties which require bending & reaching
• Lifting & transporting containers, dish racks, and trashcans
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance ("having a plan")
• Following all uniform guidelines
• Practicing all safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products, where possible
• Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense of-urgency
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests and coworkers
• Maintaining HRC's 5 core Values and Mission Statement

Job description

Hard Rock Cafe Orlando is hiring a Shift Lead, Kitchen for a part-time role in Orlando. You’ll manage opening and closing duties, oversee shift labor, monitor food cost, and ensure safety and sanitation standards while maintaining the high-quality standards of Hard Rock.

Responsibilities include training new staff, performing line checks, supervising kitchen operations, and communicating with the team to improve efficiency.