Lead Kitchen Team — Boutique Hotel Dining

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Charlotte, NC is seeking an industrious kitchen role with 1 year of related experience. Lead staff, ensure quality, and manage food prep and safety in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires flexibility to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends. A Food Handler Certification is preferred where applicable, with a competitive hourly rate and strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a related or supportive role preferred.
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design.
• Time management and organizational ability for high quality food production.
• Ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete tasks.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Highly motivated and flexible, with initiative.
• Flexible schedule, mornings, nights, holidays, weekends as needed.
• Food Handler Certification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and coordinate food orders; supervise food prep and cooking; ensure plating, temperature, and portion control.
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and plating techniques.
• Store food products per safety practices.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area.
• Assist with scheduling kitchen staff.
• Uphold kitchen health and safety rules.
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager; order supplies; keep cost reports.
• Support growth and development of team members.
• Be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

1 year experience

Food quality

Time management

Work with minimal direction

Written communication

Flexibility

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Charlotte, NC is seeking an industrious kitchen role with 1 year of related experience. Lead staff, ensure quality, and manage food prep and safety in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires flexibility to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends. A Food Handler Certification is preferred where applicable, with a competitive hourly rate and strong benefits package.