Kitchen Lead

The Kitchen Lead supports ownership in maintaining an efficient, organized, and high-quality kitchen operation. This role is hands-on and requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run and oversee the kitchen line during service, ensuring food is prepared accurately, consistently, and efficiently.
  
• Support daily kitchen operations, including prep, organization, and execution of menu items.
  
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, monitor product usage, and communicate ordering needs.
  
• Ensure proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and waste control.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and equipment throughout the day.
  
• Uphold and manage the kitchen cleaning and maintenance schedule.
  
• Identify and report equipment or facility maintenance issues promptly.
  
• Train and support kitchen staff in proper procedures, recipes, food safety, cleanliness, and service standards.
  
• Help maintain I Knead Coffee s standards for food quality, portioning, presentation, and speed of service.