Night Foreman for Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Crew

Kitchen Guard of Northeast Ohio; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Bonus based on performance

Training & development

Job summary

Kitchen Guard of Northeast Ohio seeks a Night Shift Manager in Akron, OH. This role involves overseeing employee activities, ensuring night operations adhere to safety and quality standards, and participating in staff training. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of management experience and may have hood cleaning experience. The position emphasizes organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail, ensuring excellence in kitchen exhaust cleaning services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management responsibility.
• Hood cleaning experience preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working nights a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor activities of all employees in the overnight department.
• Direct and oversee all operations during the night shift.
• Maintain a professional and high-quality service-oriented environment.

Skills

Management responsibility

Organization skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving ability

Staff training

Team-leading skills

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Bonus based on performance
• Training & development

Who are we? Kitchen Guard, an EverSmith Brand, is a leading kitchen exhaust cleaning company dedicated to ensuring the safety and cleanliness of commercial industrial kitchens. Kitchen Guard Services started in 2009 as a cold water, kitchen, and bar cleaning service. With a strong commitment to quality service and fire safety, we’ve built a reputation for excellence in our industry. Kitchen Guard Services is one of the largest kitchen exhaust and deep cleaning providers in California.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor activities of all employees in the overnight department making sure they adhere to the standards of excellence and to the guidelines outlined in the employee handbook, as well as enforcing policies and procedures, coaching, training, and correcting where needed.
• Direct and oversee all operations during the night shift to ensure customer satisfaction and safety.
• Assist in conducting briefings for all staff during night shift.
• Maintain a professional and high-quality service‑oriented environment at all times.
• Manage the night shift route, ensuring all employees perform the tasks assigned to them and coordinate with other departments as needed.
• Assist overnight crew with exhaust cleaning (power washing, scraping, wiping down equipment, vacuuming, climbing ladders, hinging fans, covering kitchen equipment in plastic, etc. as needed).
• Must actively participate in decision‑making processes when issues arise to ensure seamless service.
• Show initiative, problem‑solving ability, staff training, and team‑leading skills.
• Be aware and able to enforce all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management responsibility
• Hood cleaning experience preferred but not required
• Organization skills and time management skills
• Previous experience working nights a plus

Physical Requirements

• Be physically able to climb ladders to gain rooftop access to commercial establishments.
• Ability to squat, lift, and carry 50 lbs., a minimum of 100 feet.
• Have excellent attention to detail and work fast and efficiently.

Join us in paving the way for excellence in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services. We await your passion and expertise!

Equal Employment Opportunity

KITCHEN GUARD is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.