Morning Kitchen Lead: Hot Production & Ops

Proof Of The Pudding; Hills Park (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and AD&D

Long Term Disability

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity

Job summary

Proof Of The Pudding is seeking a Hot Production Lead to oversee early-morning culinary operations in Atlanta, GA. This full-time role ensures accurate production execution, quality control, and a safe, organized kitchen environment.

Lead responsibilities include coordinating tasks, verifying deliveries, and stepping in for the Sous Chef when needed, while upholding high standards of sanitation and efficiency across all stations.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate leadership and teamwork in a kitchen setting.
• Strong focus on food safety, sanitation and staff guidance.
• Able to plan and adapt to early-morning event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify party carts, short lists, fire times, and priority items to ensure timely and accurate execution
• Open the kitchen for early-morning events, breakfasts, and departing parties, ensuring all stations are prepared and operational
• Assign daily production tasks and follow up to ensure proper delegation and completion, focusing on hot side production
• Act as lead in the absence of the Sous Chef, orchestrating the daily plan and ensuring smooth execution
• Receive product deliveries, conduct quality checks, and sign off on items when Purchasing, Utility, or a Chef is unavailable
• Support monthly inventory processes by verifying counts and accurate documentation
• Compare production output to Event Orders to identify discrepancies
• Ensure proper production techniques and recipes are followed for quality and efficiency
• Promote and enforce sanitation, cleanliness, and safety throughout the kitchen
• Provide guidance and support to staff to maintain productive, organized, and safe work environment

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Adaptability

Planning

Teamwork

Job description

Proof Of The Pudding is seeking a Hot Production Lead to oversee early-morning culinary operations in Atlanta, GA. This full-time role ensures accurate production execution, quality control, and a safe, organized kitchen environment.

Lead responsibilities include coordinating tasks, verifying deliveries, and stepping in for the Sous Chef when needed, while upholding high standards of sanitation and efficiency across all stations.