Kitchen Shift Leader
- Columbia, SC, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you bring positive energy to every shift and love finding creative solutions to unexpected challenges? If you are someone who takes initiative and is looking for a place to grow your career, we want you on our team!
We are seeking a Kitchen Shift Leader to oversee our culinary operations, motivate the line crew, and ensure every meal leaving our kitchen meets our high standards.
What You’ll Do
- Lead with Positivity: Set the tone for each shift by maintaining an upbeat, encouraging, and collaborative kitchen culture.
- Own the Shift: Supervise kitchen operations, manage line positions, and ensure efficient speed of service and quality.
- Problem Solve on the Fly: Handle unexpected rushes, restaurant challenges, or equipment issues calmly and effectively.
- Take Initiative: Look beyond the daily checklist to improve kitchen organization, safety, and efficiency without needing to be asked.
- Maintain Quality & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and portion control guidelines during the shift.
Who You Are
- A Growth-Minded Professional: You aren't just looking for a job; you want a pathway to management and a place to develop your skills.
- An Action-Oriented Leader: You lead by example, jump in on the line when needed, and inspire your team to do their best work.
- An Expert Troubleshooter: You see a bottleneck or a problem as an opportunity to find a quick, smart solution.
- Experienced: You have at least 1–2 years of kitchen experience, with previous leadership or shift management experience preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay + shift differentials
- Clear pathways for professional growth and upward mobility
- Employee meal discounts
- Paid training and leadership development
- A supportive, team-first work environment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
More about this job
Skills
- Food safety
- Sanitation
- Leadership