Kitchen Team Lead — Casual Dining

Zinc Cafe & Market; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Discounts on Zinc products

Medical, Dental & Vision (PT/FT)

Holiday Premium: 1.5x on holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

Zinc Café & Market is looking for a part-time kitchen lead to oversee daily operations, ensure consistent food execution, and maintain timely service by directing the team. You will cover multiple positions as needed and uphold safety standards.

This role requires at least 2+ years in a line cook position, supervisory experience is a plus, and strong attention to detail. English proficiency and food-handler certification are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Minimum 2+ years in a line cook role; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with solid knowledge of food, cooking and equipment.
• English reading of tickets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent food execution and timely service.
• Direct the team and oversee direct reports; cover multiple positions as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of ingredients and menu prep.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with projects and administrative tasks.
• Uphold health, safety and sanitation guidelines; coach staff as needed.
• Ensure stations are stocked, clean and organized; perform line checks.
• Collaborate with team and communicate effectively with kitchen and FOH.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Communication

Collaboration

2+ years line cook

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Food & kitchen knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

Zinc Café & Market is looking for a part-time kitchen lead to oversee daily operations, ensure consistent food execution, and maintain timely service by directing the team. You will cover multiple positions as needed and uphold safety standards.

This role requires at least 2+ years in a line cook position, supervisory experience is a plus, and strong attention to detail. English proficiency and food-handler certification are encouraged.