Kitchen Production Leader

Kitchen Production Planner/Leader

No more late nights, exciting work, and family-owned Michigan Destination!Embark on a Culinary Adventure: Are you passionate about the culinary arts but TIRED OF THE LATE NIGHTS and high-pressure environment of traditional restaurant kitchens? Our typical work day is 8am-4 or 5pm. We rotate weekends during off seasons, and offer an increase wage by $2/hr on all weekends and Holidays.

Country Smoke House is in search of a driven individual who is skilled, dedicated, organized and passionate. Our catering department offers a wide variety of opportunities for creativity from our in store offerings to our roadside BBQ and occasional special events. Country Smoke House has many different avenues our catering department feeds; pick up catering, in store sales (ready to eat meals, salads, desserts, etc), our famous Roadside BBQ, occasional special events at the store, occasional offsite events and more! We are looking for someone who can set up production, stay organized, give direction and lead a team of 3-8. You will be assisting our Chef with a variety of day to day operations and helping train and lead the team daily.

Your Role:

• Responsible to develop and execute daily & weekly production schedules efficiently and assuring quality and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Assessing store inventories and catering needs daily/weekly, in order to plan production needs for the team to execute.
• Ensure proper rotation of food products to maintain freshness and quality.
• Maybe asked to participate in ordering kitchen needs.
• Lead and maintain a productive and efficient pace to keep up with the demands of a busy kitchen.
• Occasionally assist with off-site catering events, keeping the team proficient and on schedule.
• Contribute to maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
• Willingness to obtain Serve Safe certification and uphold food safety standards.
• Exercise conscientiousness regarding product and food waste to minimize costs.

Disclaimer: The above statements provide an overview of the role's nature and scope. They offer insight into responsibilities and skills.

What Awaits You:

• Enjoy daytime shifts with working hours from 8 am to 4 or 5:00 pm, providing a healthy work and personal life balance.
• Benefit from weekend premium pay, earning an extra $2 per hour for weekend & holiday shifts.
• Access comprehensive health benefits, including dental and vision insurance.
• Take advantage of up to three weeks paid time off to recharge and relax.
• Enjoy store discounts of up to 20% on our delicious products.
• Embrace flexible scheduling with every other weekend off, based on seasonal needs.
• Competitive compensation tailored to your experience and skills.
• Exciting opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization.

Ready to Define Culinary Excellence?

Embark on a fulfilling culinary journey at Country Smoke House, where your creativity will flourish, and your skills will be appreciated. Apply today to join our winning team and become part of our mission to deliver exceptional dining experiences to our customers. Your culinary adventure starts here!

Offered compensation: $17/hr - $22/hr

Experience and License Requirements

• Culinary Arts degree is a bonus (optional)
• Kitchen line cook or sous chef 5 years
• Valid Driver's License