Shift Lead – Kitchen (Path to Kitchen Manager)

Top Shooters; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raise opportunities

Paid time off

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts

Schedules posted 2+ weeks in advance

Job summary

Top Shooters in Illinois is seeking a Shift Lead who will own opening and closing procedures, run the line, and train new cooks as part of a development track to Kitchen Manager.

You will learn ordering, inventory control, scheduling, and health code readiness while working directly with ownership to drive kitchen decisions. This role offers growth, PTO, scholarships, and employee discounts with a $19–$21/hour pay range.

Qualifications

• Line experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Wants a long-term career in the kitchen, not just a job.
• Stays calm and organized when tickets pile up.
• Leads by example and maintains standards even under pressure.
• Reliable, coachable and eager to learn the business side.

Responsibilities

• Own opening and closing procedures.
• Run and direct the line during your shift.
• Train and coach new cooks.
• Check quality and consistency on every plate.
• Log waste by end of shift.

Skills

Line experience

Career kitchen path

Calm under pressure

Lead by example

Reliable coachable

Job description

Ready to run a kitchen? Start here.

We're a high-volume sports bar and restaurant, and we're looking for a Shift Lead who wants more than a shift. This role is our development track to Kitchen Manager. We'd rather grow our next kitchen leader from inside than hire one from the outside, and we'll invest in the right person to get them there.

If you've been running the line at your current job and nobody is teaching you the business side, this is your opportunity.

What you'll do now

• Own opening and closing procedures
• Run and direct the line during your shift
• Train and coach new cooks
• Check quality and consistency on every plate that leaves the window
• Make sure all waste is logged by end of shift

What you'll learn on the path to Kitchen Manager

• Ordering, inventory, and vendor management
• Food cost and waste control, and how they affect the bottom line
• Scheduling and labor management
• Hiring, training, and leading a full kitchen team
• Health code compliance and inspection readiness
• Working directly with ownership and management on kitchen decisions

Who we're looking for

• Line experience
• Wants a career in the kitchen, not just a job
• Stays calm and organized when the tickets pile up
• Leads by example and holds the standard even when no one's watching
• Reliable, coachable, and hungry to learn the business side

Pay and perks

• $19–$21/hr depending on experience, with pay growth as you take on KM responsibilities
• Annual raise opportunities
• Paid time off for full- and part-time staff
• Scholarship opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Schedules posted 2+ weeks in advance