Kitchen Lead

Tribute Eatery & Bar is hiring a full-time Kitchen Lead in Coralville, IA!

Ready to take the next step in your kitchen career? We're looking for a hands-on Kitchen Lead to join our team at Tribute Eatery & Bar.

Tribute is a neighborhood restaurant serving elevated comfort food alongside handcrafted cocktails in a welcoming, energetic atmosphere. As a Kitchen Lead, you'll work alongside the management team to keep the kitchen running smoothly, support the back-of-house team, and make sure we're serving quality food every shift.

If you enjoy working with a team, take pride in what comes out of the kitchen, and are ready for more responsibility, we'd love to meet you.

Pay: Starting at $20/hour, with higher pay based on experience.

Full-Time Benefits

• Paid Time Off beginning at 2 weeks annually, with additional PTO opportunities based on tenure
• Medical insurance options with Tribute Eatery & Bar covering 50% of employee premiums
• Dental and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match for eligible employees

Benefits for All Team Members

• 25% dining discount for you and up to seven guests
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free counseling sessions
• Craft Concepts restaurant discounts throughout Iowa, Omaha, Kansas City, and Missouri
• Employee appreciation events and team celebrations

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the kitchen team throughout each shift
• Coach, train, and mentor cooks, dishwashers, and other back-of-house team members
• Help build schedules and monitor labor needs
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Oversee food preparation and kitchen workflow
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are maintained
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and controlling food waste
• Help manage food and labor costs
• Promote and enforce food safety procedures
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance concerns
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Address food quality concerns when they arise
• Complete kitchen records and other operational documentation
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• At least one year of kitchen experience
• Previous leadership or training experience is a plus
• Able to work on your feet for extended periods in a busy kitchen
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working around hot equipment, steam, and kitchen machinery

*Tribute Eatery & Bar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer