Kitchen Shift Lead - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

VOLCANIC PINNACLE; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

bb.q Chicken in Newark, DE near Univ of Delaware is seeking a talented kitchen lead to manage daily operations and mentor a small team. You will oversee open/close procedures, food preparation, cooking, packaging, and compliance with safety standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and delivering high-quality meals while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or line cook or shift lead.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and/or Close the kitchen.
• Execute and/or mentor others on daily preparation of food to ensure quality and standards.
• Execute and/or mentor others on cooking of menu items while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Execute and/or mentor others on packaging of menu items to ensure orders are prompt, correct, and appealing.
• Help maintain and track appropriate inventory levels of food supplies and ingredients.
• Setup and maintain kitchen fixtures and equipment in proper working order and cleanliness.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members.
• Maintain open communication with upper management of restaurant and personnel status.
• Follow all food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Calm under pressure

Food safety

Mentoring

Tools

ServeSafe

Job description

bb.q Chicken in Newark, DE near Univ of Delaware is seeking a talented kitchen lead to manage daily operations and mentor a small team. You will oversee open/close procedures, food preparation, cooking, packaging, and compliance with safety standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and delivering high-quality meals while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.