Pitfire Kitchen Shift Lead

Pitfire Pizza Co.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with tips

Medical/dental/vision/Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Free meal during shift

Inclusive work environment

Professional development

Company dining program

Job summary

PitfirePizza in California is hiring a Kitchen Shift Lead to guide daily kitchen operations and ensure guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, and capable of managing the line with pace and pride while upholding quality and safety standards.

We offer competitive wages with tips ($25–$28 per hour), comprehensive benefits for qualifying team members, and opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Have 1-2 years of experience as a Supervisor or Lead in a scratch kitchen.
• Dedicated to giving guests great service.
• Committed to recipe adherence, food safety and quality control.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Can keep up with a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen shifts and supervise team members.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality food and guest experience.
• Maintain food safety standards and recipe adherence.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Lead in kitchen

Team leadership

Food safety

Job description

PitfirePizza is acompanyuniquely designed, entrepreneurially managed wood-fired pizza joints.We offer thoughtful, seasonal, and chef-driven food.Our menus change with the seasons and are offered at a reasonable price.Pitfireoffers a carefully curated craft beer and cocktail program and a small but mighty wine list.We listen to good music, encourage our staff to be individuals and express their style, make our own dough, and proudly hand stretch each pizza.We are driven by hospitality, art, and being a positive force in the community.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Shift Lead to join our team! The ideal candidate is passionate about creating great guest experiences and works in an organized, consistent, and efficient manner in the kitchen.

We Offer:

• Competitive wages + TIPS(~ $25 - $28 / hour including tips)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan for team members who are full time or full time equivalent (please inquire for more details)
• Ability to pursue outside interests
• Work with a team that cares about seasonal menus and exceptional food quality and a creative barprogram
• A free meal with every shift –hopeyou love pizza!
• A fun and inclusive work environment
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities with a rapidly expanding restaurant group
• Company Dining Program (Pitfire, Superba, American Beauty, & TheWin~Dow)

Want a piece of this pie?

We are looking for Team Members who:

• Have 1 -2 years of experience asa Supervisor or Lead in a scratch kitchen
• Are dedicated to giving our guests greatservice
• Are committed to recipe adherence, food safety, and quality control
• Are able towork a flexible work schedule including nights andweekends
• Can keep up with a fast-paced workenvironment

Follow us on Instagram: @pitfirepizza

PitfirePizza is an EEO Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.