Lead Kitchen Supervisor - Elevate Ops & Team

PopStroke; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PopStroke is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager with leadership and direction for the kitchen team. You will oversee operations and personnel in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, ensuring food quality and seamless culinary functions.

The role reports to the Kitchen Manager and requires a hands-on leader who drives high standards in service, sanitation, and safety while mentoring staff and coordinating across shifts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in varied kitchen positions including food prep, line cook, fry cook, and expediting.
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory/management role.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service efficiency, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Comply with policies, laws, and company standards.
• Perform responsibilities of any kitchen role as needed with teamwork.
• Set up stations and cook menu items with the kitchen team.
• Maintain high quality, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Coordinate events and functions in collaboration with the Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen areas and safety practices.
• Assist with inventory, orders, and par levels.
• Develop schedules and manage labor with urgency and efficiency.
• Mentor and train new team members and provide feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Safety compliance

Team motivation

Job description

PopStroke is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager with leadership and direction for the kitchen team. You will oversee operations and personnel in the absence of the Kitchen Manager, ensuring food quality and seamless culinary functions.

The role reports to the Kitchen Manager and requires a hands-on leader who drives high standards in service, sanitation, and safety while mentoring staff and coordinating across shifts.