Kitchen Lead

Who are we?Woodinville Cut Shop is a community focused bar and restaurant, serving classic southern-inspired BBQ, good times, and great people. It is inherently important that all roles operating within our business are intrinsically motivated by the connections made through hospitality. Food and beverage is our love language, and we ve found success in curating a team of individuals who feel the same. Are you next?The Role: Kitchen LeadThe Kitchen lead provides a foundation for day-to-day kitchen operations, as outlined by the kitchen manager, and implemented through YOUR innate leadership skills and professional experience. Ensuring quality standards for food preparation and presentation while continuing to meet and exceed goals set by the general manager/kitchen manager. The lead role requires extensive culinary experience, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to continually increase your knowledge and understanding of kitchen management/leadership. We are not the status quo; we are looking for a candidate who is excited to leverage their experience base in order to grow with our rapidly expanding operations. Job Functions:These responsibilities highlight some of the key functions a Kitchen Lead will perform. They include but are not limited to:Ensure kitchen and walk-in is clean, organized, and well-stocked throughout serviceCook and prep hot/cold food items according to recipes and quality standardsMaintain food safety protocols including proper FIFO rotationConduct regular taste tests to validate food qualityCoordinate with Kitchen Manager, prep, and service teams throughout shiftsSupport seamless transitions between AM and PM operationsRecord waste due to quality or expiration issuesAssist with new menu training and implementationCommunicate effectively with management to align kitchen operations with overall business goals and customer expectationsDelegate tasks to crew and ensure checklists are being completed for opening, closing, down-time, deep-cleaning, etc.Assist the Restaurant General Manager with all aspects of restaurant operationsEssential Skills & ExperiencePrevious kitchen or restaurant experienceKnowledge of proper food safety handling proceduresAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentStrong time management and multitasking abilitiesBasic understanding of inventory managementReliable attendance and punctualityAttention to detail and commitment to qualityEffective verbal communication skillsDistinctive Qualities?Training or leadership experienceAbility to anticipate needs and solve problems proactivelyStrong organization and prioritization skillsPassion for food quality and consistencyExperience working with kitchen management toolsSpanish speaking?What We Offer:$22-25 base pay per hour plus tips (9% of net food sales goes to the kitchen)