Village Kitchen Leader

Job Description

Afro-Caribbean Food Justice

Fresh-made, delicious Afro-Caribbean Food & Drinks available to every village. Our kitchen allows us to serve chef-prepared meals efficiently priced to what the community can afford. We bring ready-to-eat meals to you at home, work, school, or on the go to your Village of choice.

Together we can create a just food village, where good food is affordable and accessible to all.

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. Yum Village has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

The Opportunity

As Kitchen Leader, you will learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You are responsible for ensuring our food is absolutely delicious. You will order food supplies and train others to become future kitchen managers.

The Kitchen Leader helps ensure the quality and safety of Yum Village's delicious food every day. They ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and well-stocked; equipment is properly maintained and in good condition. They serve as role models for crew members, helping them learn to become future Kitchen Leaders. This position promotes teamwork and creates a great customer experience. While on duty, Kitchen Leaders are busy on their feet, achieving station goals, completing tasks, and assisting teammates.

Benefits / Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401k
• Healthcare
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Leader to join our team! You will be responsible for the restaurant's operational performance during your shift. This includes creating employee schedules, supervising staff, and ensuring smooth restaurant operations. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Train and manage employees, assigning duties as needed
• Lead team in providing exceptional customer service
• Resolve customer complaints tactfully
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations
• Provide sales and productivity reports to management
• Maintain inventory levels, reorder, and restock as necessary
• Cover shifts of absent employees
• Learn to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables
• Ensure food quality and safety daily
• Order food supplies and train future kitchen leaders
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, organized, and well-stocked; maintain equipment
• Serve as a role model for crew members
• Cook and prep food to order following kitchen procedures
• Monitor food waste and inventory, resolve quality issues
• Support team dynamics between back and front of house
• Communicate effectively with crew and customers
• Ensure kitchen sanitation and safety
• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment as needed
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed to prevent injuries
• Complete MSDS and inventory rotation (FIFO) documentation

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED
• Previous food service experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, restaurant management software, and POS systems
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Yum Village Crew member experience preferred
• Ability to understand and articulate Yum Village's Food With Integrity philosophy
• Proficiency in the primary language(s) of the work location