Shift Lead

Harri; New York; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k match

Free shift meal

Employee discount

Dynamic and innovative environment

Impact on a growing brand

Job summary

goop kitchen is seeking a Kitchen Shift Lead to act as an extension of management, coaching the team, owning plate quality, and ensuring daily operations run smoothly in a fast‑paced, wellness‑focused kitchen.

You will supervise staff, master recipes across stations, assist with ordering and inventory, and uphold food safety standards. This role rewards leadership and hands‑on coaching in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Lead or Supervisor in a fast-paced kitchen.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credential.
• 18+ years old and authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and lead kitchen staff, setting the tone for a positive and accountable shift.
• Own the quality, consistency, and presentation of every dish that leaves the kitchen.
• Master recipes and techniques across stations to train and support the team.
• Assist with ordering, invoices, and inventory to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards, holding the team accountable during shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Lead the line. Live the mission.

goop kitchen is on a mission to prove that clean, real-ingredient food can be both delicious and convenient — and we're looking for a Kitchen Shift Lead who's ready to step up. You'll act as an extension of management, keeping daily kitchen operations running smoothly while holding the team to the same high, health-conscious standards that make every dish goop Certified Clean. This is a role for someone who leads by example: coaching the team in real time, owning the quality of every plate that goes out, and stepping in wherever the kitchen needs you most.

Your Impact:

• Supervise, coach, and lead kitchen staff, setting the tone for a positive and accountable shift


• Own the quality, consistency, and presentation of every dish that leaves the kitchen


• Master recipes and techniques across every station so you can train and support the team


• Assist with ordering, invoices, and inventory to help keep the kitchen running smoothly


• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards, holding the team accountable throughout the shift

Your Benefits:

• Medical, Dental Vision Insurance*


• 401k match*


• Free shift meal


• Employee discount


• Opportunity to build and work in a dynamic and innovative environment.


• A chance to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing brand.

* depending on eligibility

Your Essentials:

• 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.


• 1+ year of experience as a Lead or Supervisor, ideally in a fast-paced or wellness-focused kitchen


• Strong leadership and communication skills — you know how to motivate a team


• ServSafe certification (or equivalent food safety certification)


• Comfort working in a hot, fast-moving kitchen environment


• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

The Essential Functions of the Job:

• Standing / Walking: Comfortable working and walking on your feet and standing for shifts of up to 8 hours


• Lifting / Carrying: Routinely handling items up to 5-25 lbs, and handling items 40-50 lbs


• Bending / Reaching / Kneeling: For accessing low and high areas and handling items, includes receiving orders, restocking, prep and portioning, retrieving kitchen and dishwashing equipment and tools


• Repetitive Motion: Frequent tasks like cleaning, chopping, assembling, and mixing


• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle knives, kitchen tools, and equipment with precision and safety. Interacting with systems and managing cleaning tools


• Temperature Tolerance: Must be able to work in hot, cold, and humid environments, including near ovens, stoves, and refrigeration units.


• Visual & Auditory Ability: Must have strong visual and auditory ability to oversee food preparation, ensure accuracy, and communicate with the kitchen team effectively.

About goop kitchen

goop kitchen is an upscale fast-casual concept, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2021, serving real, clean, and delicious food made-to-order. The brand focuses on thoughtfully sourced ingredients and chef-driven menus designed primarily for delivery and takeout.

goop kitchen provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service in the uniformed services of the United States, or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.