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Kitchen Shift Leader

  • Columbia, SC, United States

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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
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Skills

  • Food safety
  • Sanitation
  • Leadership

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