Kitchen Shift Lead: Quality, Cost Control & Team Coach

Goodfellas Pizzeria; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodfellas Pizzeria is seeking a hands-on kitchen leader to oversee daily operations, ensuring consistent food quality and strict sanitation standards. This role involves training cooks on preparation, plating, portioning, and cost control while coordinating menu planning and standard recipes.

You will supervise kitchen staff, schedule shifts, and collaborate with restaurant managers to maintain quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen operations.
• Ability to train kitchen staff.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards in daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen facilities.
• Train employees in cooking methods, plating, portioning, and sanitation.
• Plan and price menu items and prepare standard recipe cards for new items.
• Supervise cooks and kitchen staff to ensure consistent food preparation.
• Schedule staff to meet business needs and manage labor costs.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation standards

Staff training

Cost control

Menu planning

Quality monitoring

Job description

Goodfellas Pizzeria is seeking a hands-on kitchen leader to oversee daily operations, ensuring consistent food quality and strict sanitation standards. This role involves training cooks on preparation, plating, portioning, and cost control while coordinating menu planning and standard recipes.

You will supervise kitchen staff, schedule shifts, and collaborate with restaurant managers to maintain quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.