Kitchen Team Lead - Train, Manage & Optimize BOH

DOC's Smokehouse; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DOC’s Smokehouse is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to lead the BOH team and ensure smooth, efficient kitchen operations. The role involves overseeing daily kitchen activities, training staff, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has prior kitchen leadership experience, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen leadership experience.
• Knowledge of food costs, prep, inventory, and forecasting.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.
• Organized, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff
• Maintain food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and safety standards
• Manage daily kitchen operations and service
• Forecast business levels and plan staffing, prep, and production accordingly
• Monitor food costs, waste, inventory, and portion control
• Assign stations and ensure the team is prepared for busy shifts
• Hold team members accountable while creating a positive, respectful work environment
• Communicate effectively with FOH and management
• Previous kitchen leadership experience
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Organized, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food costs, prep, inventory, and forecasting
• A hands-on leader who leads by example

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff training

Communication

Team-building

Organization

Forecasting

Food cost control

Job description

DOC’s Smokehouse is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to lead the BOH team and ensure smooth, efficient kitchen operations. The role involves overseeing daily kitchen activities, training staff, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has prior kitchen leadership experience, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.