What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pinwheel Kitchen Lead position at New Holland Brewing Company?
Team Lead – Pinwheel Kitchen
What we offer you
- An innovative, growing company in our industry.
- A strong culture: one that is guided through our Mission, Vision and Values.
- A collaborative, caring, creative and engaging place to work.
Job summary
The Kitchen Lead participates in the preparation of food while maintaining the organization and sanitation of the kitchen. This position also leads the Team, providing leadership, sharing knowledge and actively engaging in a positive manner. The Kitchen Lead will also always provide friendly & responsive service to our guests and ensure general restaurant cleanliness including kitchen areas, dining areas, restrooms.
What you would do
- Lead and act in a manner that is consistent with our Mission, Vision & Values.
- Assist the Corporate Executive Chef to train, build and lead a high performing team.
- Verify all Team Members follow all recipes and portion servings correctly.
- Keep kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized.
- Place food and supply orders as directed.
- Receive product, verify invoice and freshness of merchandise.
- Ensure that all stations remain stocked before and during the meal period.
- Ensure organization of the coolers and proper rotation and temp of product.
- Perform cash control and handling procedures as directed by the retail management team on assigned shifts.
- Make effective use of New Holland’s methods of communication & technology.
- Assist the team with opening & closing procedures.
- Grant food and beverage comps/discounts as needed.
- Set excellent customer service and work examples.
- Assist with food prep, stocking, guest service and general kitchen and restaurant cleanliness.
- Work with a sense of urgency at all times.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
What you offer us
- Effective communication skills, a positive attitude and a desire to learn.
- A passion for working with the public.
- A solution-oriented and forward-thinking mindset.
- The ability to multi-task with a calm, positive attitude.
- Basic math skills & the ability to handle cash transactions.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical requirements
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift to fifty (50) pounds.
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to ten (10) hours at a time.)
Desired qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience in restaurant leadership preferred.
- Prior guest-facing experience and service.
- Prior exposure to a vast array and cooking techniques and methods preferred.
- Familiarity with safe handling techniques prescribed by the Ottawa County Department of Health.
Our Mission
At New Holland Brewing Company, we are on a mission to enhance the quality of people’s lives.
Our Vision
New Holland Brewing Company’s vision is to create savored moments for the world.
Our Values
We Believe * We Engage * We Own * We Lead * We Act with Integrity * We Care
How your job supports the mission
- Creating the best experience for the customer with the quality and consistency of the food you produce.
- Providing a remarkable hospitality experience for our guests.
- Creating a fun and engaging work environment while engaging and respecting peers.
Summary of a typical day
- Going through station prep list and building station prep list for the day.
- Making dough, organizing food deliveries, cleaning.
- Enthusiastically engage with guests.
Reports to: Corporate Executive Chef
