Kitchen Lead

Position Description: Responsible for Food & Beverage BOH Staff. Will assist Kitchen Supervisor and Manger with leading and guiding back of house employees.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide all BOH F&B employees.
• Maintain an active Food Manager Certificate on File.
• Work with Restaurant/Retail Manager to determine staffing needs and ensure adequate employee coverage while working within labor budget. Create weekly schedules to meet customer and business needs.
• Supervise training of all cook staff.
• Be proficient at all F&B positions. Lead by example and maintain a strong presence in all F&B locations.
• Check for quality & timeliness of all food in the kitchens. Ensure all customers receive an excellent meal and service while at GCAP.
• Inventory, order and monitor waste of F&B product.
• Constantly look at individual performance to ensure each employee works to the maximum potential and conduct performance appraisals at the end of the season.
• Have the ability to proactively asses the priorities of all the restaurant operations.
• Work with F&B Manager and all Leads to ensure leadership coverage on property.
• Ensure kitchen is clean and safe and meets food safety standards daily.
• Review all safety procedures and facilitate Serve Safe Certifications for staff.
• Work closely with Restaurant Manager and Vendors to finalize menu items, ordering procedures, pricing and special event criteria.
• Assist with special events, banquets, company and birthday parties and wedding when needed.
• Complete other tasks or duties as they are assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within labor budgetary constraints while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Work weekends and holidays.
• Strong math and communication skills required.
• Previous training and supervisory experience helpful but not required.
• Become proficient in Siriusware, our sales point and reporting software.
• Effectively answer any guest questions related to park operations, or know who to ask, MOD.
• Experience in food prep, cooking and ordering helpful.
• Must be familiar with what is offered in different areas of the park, including guest services, rides, shops, games and food, in order to direct our guests.
• Must be patient, poised and able to cope with special situations.
• Courtesy, alertness, a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly are necessary.
• Able to interpret both written & verbal instructions.

Compensation:

• This position pays $26.00/hour - $27.00/hour including supplemental tip average depending on qualifications and level of experience.
• Base pay is $19.50/hour
• Tip sharing averages to $6.00/hour to $7.00/hour.

Beyond Payday Perks:

• Free Glenwood Caverns Park Passes 2/month
• Complimentary Tickets To Give To Others
• Glenwood Rec. Center Discounts
• Iron Mountain Hot Springs Complimentary Tickets 2/year
• Exclusive Team Member Events
• Property Wide Discounts
• Bus Passes
• Team Member Recognition and Prizes
• $100 Referral Bonuses
• Scholarships for Students Enrolled in At Least 12 Credit Hours Per Semester

Within 2025 work the following hours and earn a scholarship! You must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. Scholarship will be paid directly to your higher education school.

250 hours - $500 higher education scholarship

400 hours - $1,000 higher education scholarship

600 hours - $1,800 higher education scholarship

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends only

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $27