Kitchen Team Leader

Overview

A Kitchen Team Leader is responsible for leading the Back of House Operations, on shift, in the restaurant. We are looking for people with a passion for the kitchen including; food preparation, presentation and operations. You should be dependable and hard-working for this position. If you can bring positive vibes, knife skills and attention to details then this is the job for you.

• Lead the kitchen in all food preparation and production with attention to quality and presentation
• Assure the cleanliness and sanitization of all work areas such as countertops
• Ensure all food meets our quality standards
• Ensure and maintain that all cooking and refrigeration equipment is in good working order
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Assist in training new Team Members to a high level of kitchen safety and job proficiency
• Adhere to all prep procedures and follow recipes 100% of the time
• Utilize all compliance systems, kitchen tools and procedures with 100% integrity
• Maintain high cleanliness standards and role model accountability for adherence to local health requirements
• Ability to lead all kitchen positions proficiently, following all Tokyo Joe’s standards and procedures
• Create and follow through on completion of kitchen prep list
• Lead in food safety, sanitation, kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance
• Proficient knife handling skills
• Manage others through positive communication, teamwork and delegation to complete tasks
• Open and close the restaurant executing high standards
• Receive and verify food deliveries ensuring FIFO organization
• Crisis management and ability to react quickly to change

• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• A team player with good communication skills
• Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills