Rooftop Kitchen Lead — Elevate Food & Service (La Jolla)

Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant & Bar; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip pool

Advancement opportunities

Rooftop dining

Job summary

Birdseye Rooftop is seeking a Kitchen Lead in La Jolla, CA. This full-time role combines hands-on cooking with leadership to oversee daily kitchen operations, uphold quality standards, and prepare for every service.

You will mentor the team, balance production with supervision, and ensure sanitation, inventory, and menu execution meet Birdseye’s high standards. Competitive hourly pay of $29 plus tips, with opportunities for growth in a unique oceanfront dining setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of line cook experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Previous kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen during service and maintain operation awareness.
• Communicate priorities clearly before and during service.
• Support stations to ensure smooth, efficient execution.
• Monitor ticket times and maintain consistent pacing.
• Ensure plates meet Birdseye’s quality and presentation standards.
• Address mistakes constructively and drive accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Birdseye Rooftop is seeking a Kitchen Lead in La Jolla, CA. This full-time role combines hands-on cooking with leadership to oversee daily kitchen operations, uphold quality standards, and prepare for every service.

You will mentor the team, balance production with supervision, and ensure sanitation, inventory, and menu execution meet Birdseye’s high standards. Competitive hourly pay of $29 plus tips, with opportunities for growth in a unique oceanfront dining setting.