Shift Lead to Kitchen Manager — Growth Path & Perks

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

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.