Lead Kitchen Team - Inspire Service & Culinary Excellence

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to uphold high standards of food quality and service. You will lead culinary prep, ensure consistency, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager on pricing and cost controls.

The role values initiative, reliability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Previous kitchen experience is preferred; Food Handler Certification may be required.

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 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 including mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Food Handler Certification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff and coordinate food orders; supervise prep and cooking with attention to plating, temperature, and portion size.
• Train kitchen staff on prep work and plating techniques.
• Store food products in compliance with safety practices and standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area.
• Assist with scheduling all kitchen staff.
• Promote and enforce kitchen health and safety rules.
• Price menu items in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager; order food supplies and kitchen equipment; maintain cost reports.
• Encourage and support team members in their growth and development.
• Be flexible and ready to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food quality

Menu design

Time management

Communication

Initiative

Schedule flexibility

Food safety

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to uphold high standards of food quality and service. You will lead culinary prep, ensure consistency, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager on pricing and cost controls.

The role values initiative, reliability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Previous kitchen experience is preferred; Food Handler Certification may be required.