Team Lead Kitchen

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Zinc is a restaurant and market that provides our employees and customers a sense of place. Anyone who walks through the doors can recharge, connect with one another and to the community in which they live. Everything we do at Zinc is done with this in mind : Simple ingredients for a good life.

Our Team Leaders support our Kitchen Managers in driving daily operations of our kitchens in delivering great food to all of our guests. They must work well within a team, thrive in a busy environment, while constantly striving to make every guest feel at home.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the daily operations of the kitchen and ensure consistent execution of food and timely flow of service by directing the team
• Ensure staff are compliant with proper time clock practices (including breaks) as well as in the proper uniform
• Manage and oversee direct reports
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of all positions that you oversee and maintain the ability to cover each position as needed
• Display working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with projects and administrative tasks
• Uphold health, safety and sanitation guidelines through leading by example as well as coaching and correcting staff
• Ensure all kitchen stations are fully stocked, clean and organized and perform kitchen line checks to ensure all food that is served meets company quality and safety standards
• Collaborate with and support fellow team members
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen and front of house teams and embody an environment of teamwork
• Handle varying levels of business volume with composure & a positive attitude and support team members so they can do the same
• Ensure the team completes all opening and closing duties and assist with duties as needed
• Follow all safety and state guidelines for preventing transmission of Covid-19 and other illnesses

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Zinc Café & Market is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Zinc Café & Market makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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