Kitchen Team Lead

Khepri Kitchen
  • Mt Prospect, IL
  • $23 Per Hour
  • Full-time
10 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Join a scratch kitchen where quality, teamwork, and community come first.


At Khepri Kitchen, we're passionate about serving thoughtfully prepared, made-from-scratch food alongside specialty coffee and seasonal menus. We're looking for an experienced Kitchen Team Lead who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in consistency, and enjoys working with a collaborative team.


If you're dependable, organized, and ready to grow with a restaurant that values craftsmanship and hospitality, we'd love to meet you.


Position Details:
  • Full-time
  • Starting at $23/hour
  • Consistent schedule
  • Thursday through Monday
  • Shifts are either:
    • 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    • 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM
What You'll Do:
  • Prepare ingredients and set up stations for daily service
  • Execute brunch and lunch service with speed, consistency, and attention to detail
  • Help maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and organization
  • Support seasonal menu changes and daily specials
  • Collaborate with the kitchen team to keep service running efficiently
  • Assist with occasional catering, events, and special menu offerings
  • Keep workstations stocked, clean, and ready for service
  • Lead by example through professionalism, teamwork, and a strong work ethic
To set clear expectations, this position does not include:
  • Ordering inventory
  • Employee scheduling
  • Full kitchen management responsibilities
Qualifications:
  • Previous line cook experience required
  • Experience working in a scratch kitchen strongly preferred
  • Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Reliable, dependable, and punctual
  • Positive attitude with excellent communication skills
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Weekend availability required
Why Join Khepri Kitchen?
  • Stable, full-time schedule
  • Fixed days off every week
  • Opportunity for performance-based wage growth
  • Creative, seasonal menu with made-from-scratch cooking
  • Small, supportive, and collaborative team
  • Community-focused restaurant culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
If you're looking for a kitchen where quality matters, teamwork is valued, and you'll have the opportunity to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMt Prospect, IL
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Catering Servicesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Food Qualityunmatched
  • Ingredient Preparationunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Restaurantunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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