What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Lead position at The Melting Pot?
The Kitchen Lead is responsible for implementing and maintaining all operational procedures and programs related to heart of house (HOH). This position should be the subject matter expert on Heart of House operating procedures, cost of goods, and labor controls. Kitchen Lead will coordinate food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully stocked kitchen inventory and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. Kitchen lead demonstrates a passion for food, quality, and excellence, knowing the exceptional food has no exceptions.
· Manage kitchen staff and coordinate food orders with GM
· Supervise food prep and cooking
· Help train kitchen staff on prep work and food plating techniques
· Monitor food waste and inventory levels, taking steps to minimize waste and optimize inventory
· Prepare food to order and follow kitchen procedures to ensure high quality food is served consistently
· Maintain sanitation and safety standards in HOH
· Ensure products are stored at the correct temperatures and the recipe books are up to date with current menu items, portions and ingredients
· Instill and reinforce our culture by effectively communicating to team members
· Execute all heart of the house positions as needed, including expo
· Implement plating and execution of core and promotional menu items including training team members
· Perform regular kitchen line, food safety, and temperature checks to ensure overall efficiency of restaurant kitchen operations.
· Receive and expedite orders efficiently, minimizing delays and ensuring timely delivery of customer requests.
· Demonstrate the ability to lead the kitchen during peak periods, prioritizing tasks and managing workload effectively.
· Demonstrate a positive attitude and excellent communication skills, building strong relationships with colleagues and customers alike.
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