Kitchen Team Leader: Lead, Train & Optimize Fast-Paced Ops

Habit-Burger-; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Long Term Disability

Vacation Pay

Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Referral Bonus Programs

Employee Meal Program (free meals)

Job summary

The Habit is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in Vermont to oversee back-of-house operations and lead cooks across multiple stations. You will ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency during each shift, coaching team members and maintaining SOPs.

You will train and develop BOH staff, manage food and labor costs, and collaborate with restaurant management to achieve sales goals while delivering the Habit difference through consistent, high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication in English.
• Strong math skills for handling counts and inventories.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Demonstrates teamwork, professionalism, and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations across Fryer, Broiler, Make-up, Quarterback and Lead Cook stations.
• Provide direction and coaching to BOH team members.
• Ensure SOPs, food safety, sanitation, and quality standards are followed.
• Assist with opening/closing tasks and training of cooks.
• Help control food and labor costs and meet sales goals.

Skills

English communication

Basic math

Multitasking

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Food Manager Certificate / ServSafe Manager

Job description

The Habit is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader in Vermont to oversee back-of-house operations and lead cooks across multiple stations. You will ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency during each shift, coaching team members and maintaining SOPs.

You will train and develop BOH staff, manage food and labor costs, and collaborate with restaurant management to achieve sales goals while delivering the Habit difference through consistent, high-quality service.