Kitchen Team Lead - Fast-Paced, Collaborative

Zinc Cafe & Market; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly work environment

Paid time off

Competitive wages plus tips

Discounts on Zinc products

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Holiday premium: 1.5x on holidays

401k, company matched

Job summary

Zinc Café & Market in Laguna Beach, CA, seeks a Team Leader to support the Kitchen Manager in driving daily kitchen operations and delivering great food to guests. You will work within a busy environment, guiding a team and ensuring service is seamless and welcoming.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years as a line cook and supervisory experience is a plus, with proficiency in English and strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and processes. We offer competitive wages, tips, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a line cook position at a casual restaurant or similar experience, supervisory experience is a plus
• Proficient knowledge of food, cooking and kitchen equipment
• Proficiency in English is preferred, must be able to read tickets on a screen

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent execution of food and timely flow of service by directing the team
• Ensure staff are compliant with proper time clock practices (including breaks) as well as in the proper uniform
• Manage and oversee direct reports
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all positions that you oversee and maintain the ability to cover each position as needed
• Display working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with projects and administrative tasks
• Uphold health, safety and sanitation guidelines through leading by example as well as coaching and correcting staff
• Ensure all kitchen stations are fully stocked, clean and organized and perform kitchen line checks to ensure all food that is served meets company quality and safety standards
• Collaborate with and support fellow team members
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen and front of house teams and embody an environment of teamwork
• Handle varying levels of business volume with composure & a positive attitude and support team members so they can do the same
• Ensure the team completes all opening and closing duties and assist with duties as needed
• Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses

Skills

Line cook experience

Team leadership

Kitchen safety

Reading tickets

Education

Food handlers certification

Job description

Zinc Café & Market in Laguna Beach, CA, seeks a Team Leader to support the Kitchen Manager in driving daily kitchen operations and delivering great food to guests. You will work within a busy environment, guiding a team and ensuring service is seamless and welcoming.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years as a line cook and supervisory experience is a plus, with proficiency in English and strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and processes. We offer competitive wages, tips, and comprehensive benefits.