Kitchen Shift Manager / Lead Line Cook

Kitchen Shift Manager / Lead Line Cook

Suburban Bowlerama / Alley Oops Sports Bar & Grill
York, PA

Pay: $18–$22 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time

About the Position

Suburban Bowlerama and Alley Oops Sports Bar & Grill are seeking a hands-on Kitchen Shift Manager / Lead Line Cook to support daily restaurant and catering operations.

This is a working leadership position—not a desk-management role. The Shift Manager leads by example, works alongside the kitchen team, and helps ensure that every shift runs safely, efficiently, and according to our food-quality standards.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable directing employees while actively working on the line.

Kitchen and Culinary Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards
• Work assigned stations during regular and peak service periods
• Ensure consistent food quality, portions, presentation, and ticket times
• Assist with food preparation and catering production
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures
• Help reduce waste and properly manage food products and supplies

Shift Leadership Responsibilities

• Direct kitchen employees and assign stations and shift responsibilities
• Lead opening, closing, and shift-change procedures
• Coach and support team members during busy service periods
• Maintain an efficient and professional kitchen environment
• Communicate with front-of-house employees and management
• Help resolve service or food-quality concerns promptly and professionally
• Monitor inventory and communicate product or supply needs
• Assist with ordering, receiving deliveries, and maintaining proper stock levels
• Ensure cleaning, food-safety, and operational checklists are completed
• Report employee, equipment, maintenance, or operational concerns to management

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a kitchen supervisor, shift leader, or lead line cook
• Strong line-cooking, food-preparation, and knife skills
• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to lead employees while actively working on the line
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Dependable attendance and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Catering or high-volume kitchen experience preferred
• Food-safety certification preferred

Schedule and Physical Requirements

• Full-time position
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Ability to stand and work in a fast-paced kitchen for extended periods
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work around heat, steam, cold-storage areas, and commercial kitchen equipment

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Paid sick time and paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling

Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• York, PA 17403 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• York, PA 17403: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22