Now Hiring: Kitchen Lead
Position Title: Kitchen Lead - The Arbor
Position Status: Full-Time; Hourly
Pay Rate: $20/hour
Position Summary
Kitchen Lead will be responsible for working with the Chef on administrative duties for all kitchen operations including but not limited to ordering and maintaining kitchen food and supply inventory, maintaining a clean working environment, maintaining short turnaround for food and ensuring quality standards are consistently upheld. Furthermore, the Kitchen Lead of the Arbor is responsible for maintaining the highest professional food quality and hygiene standards throughout the operation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Kitchen Lead will report to Arbor Chef; Chef will have final authority on kitchen decisions as necessary.
- Maintain a positive and productive work environment for all kitchen staff.
- Helps to create an open line of communication between kitchen staff and front of house.
- The Kitchen Lead evaluates food products to ensure that company quality and safety standards are consistently attained.
- The Kitchen Lead will be responsible for helping create weekly specials with the Arbor Chef.
The Kitchen Lead will work with Chef to maintain a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen. - The Kitchen Lead implements standards to minimize waste.
- Kitchen Lead works with Chef to approve all food and supply orders, and can place orders in Chef’s absence or as needed.
- Kitchen Lead works with the Chef to maintain accurate inventory.
- The Kitchen Lead will provide all customers with an unforgettable tasting experience.
- The Kitchen Lead will always promote and represent Burgeon Beer Co. in a positive manner.
- The Kitchen Lead will stay up to date on all Burgeon Beer Co food and beer offerings.
- The Kitchen Lead will communicate any escalated issues or grievances to Arbor Chef or Managers.
- Kitchen Lead will be responsible for customer interactions (i.e. table touches) to help create a more comprehensive and positive dining experience.
- Kitchen Lead will communicate any updates, specials and/or 86’ed items with manager or lead for the day prior to opening or shift in order to assist in maintaining high level service principles in accordance with established standards.
- The Kitchen Lead will establish and maintain a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and all kitchen equipment.
Kitchen Lead is prepared to cook food in various formats: fryer, grill, oven etc.. - Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Other reasonable duties as assigned by Burgeon Ownership, General Manager, or Chef.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Minimum two years of kitchen experience preferred
- Passion for Food and Craft Beer
- Professional appearance required
- Must be a team player with friendly demeanor
- Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
- Able to effectively communicate with customers and staff
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers and staff
- Physical ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Ability to stand, sit, bend or lift for extended periods of time
- Must be able to enforce safety regulations
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings and some holidays
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings and Anniversary parties (unless absence has been excused by supervisor)
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and emergency situations in a swift manner
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental/Vision Insurance (Optional)
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties if requested by immediate supervisor or co-founders. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Burgeon Beer Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Burgeon Beer Company hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.
Burgeon Beer Company seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to Burgeon's Taproom General Manager, Jenni Jones, jenni@burgeonbeer.com