Kitchen Shift Lead

• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our growing team at bb.q Chicken in Newark, DE near Univ of Delaware. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading, managing, and mentoring a small kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will be responsible for running the day to day operations of the kitchen to include but not limited to:

• Open and/or Close the kitchen
• Execute and/or mentor others on daily preparation of food to ensure quality and standards
• Execute and/or mentor others on cooking of menu items while maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards
• Execute and/or mentor others on packaging of menu items to ensure orders are prompt, correct, and appealing
• Help maintain and track appropriate inventory levels of food supplies and ingredients
• Setup and maintain kitchen fixtures and equipment in proper working order and cleanliness
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members
• Maintain open communication with upper management of restaurant and personnel status
• Follow all food safety regulations

• Previous experience as a chef or line cook or shift lead
• Serve Safe or Food Handler’s Certification preferred
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong leadership skills