Kitchen Leader

About the Role

Join a team that aims to redefine quick-service dining through responsibly sourced, freshly prepared food. In this kitchen leadership role, you will help deliver a high-quality food experience while supporting a culture built around teamwork, training, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Kitchen Leader, your day-to-day focus will be on preparing food to standard, keeping the back-of-house running smoothly, and helping develop other crew members into future leaders.

• Prepare menu items by cooking and assembling food to order, including grilling meats and sautéing vegetables.
• Maintain food quality by following kitchen processes and product standards.
• Watch inventory, track food usage, and help control waste.
• Address food-quality concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Promote cooperation between kitchen staff and front-of-house team members.
• Coach and support crew members so they can grow into future Kitchen Leaders.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and guests to support excellent service and efficient flow.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Help ensure sanitation standards are followed consistently.
• Monitor equipment condition and arrange quick repair of any malfunctioning items.
• Support a safe workplace by helping prevent injuries and accidents.
• Complete required safety and inventory documentation, including MSDS forms and FIFO rotation practices.

What We Are Looking For

You should be comfortable leading by example in a busy restaurant setting and able to work with urgency while staying organized. The role also requires strong communication, reliability, and a willingness to help wherever needed.

• Ability to understand and explain the company’s food philosophy.
• Clear speaking, reading, and writing ability in the primary language used at the work location.
• High school diploma.
• Previous restaurant experience.
• At least four days of open availability per week, with at least two of those days falling on Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday.
• Availability for any eight-hour shift on scheduled open days.
• Capacity to work a minimum of 32 hours each week.

Benefits and Perks

• Tuition support of up to $5,250 per year.
• Complimentary meals.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday closures, depending on location.
• Competitive pay.
• Growth opportunities, with many managers having started in crew roles.

Pay Details

The expected hourly pay range for this position is $19.20 to $20.48, depending on skill level, experience, and education, and subject to applicable local wage and hour laws.

Additional Information

This is an ongoing hiring posting and may be used for current or future openings at the listed location or for upcoming restaurant locations in the local market.

About the Employer

The company operates restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, and focuses on responsibly sourced, classically cooked food made with wholesome ingredients and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. It is also committed to digital innovation, sustainable business practices, and creating a workplace where people are treated with respect and supported to reach their potential.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The employer maintains fair hiring practices and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Applicants needing accommodation due to a disability or other human-rights-related need may request support during the application or interview process.