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Kitchen Lead

Merka Saltao
Culver, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026

Merka Saltao – Culver City, CA

Pay:

  • $19.00/hour base pay
  • Additional tips shared among the team
  • Recent tips have averaged approximately $3.00–$4.50 extra per hour, depending on sales volume and customer traffic
  • Actual tip earnings vary and are not guaranteed

About Merka Saltao

Merka Saltao is a fast-growing Peruvian fast-casual restaurant serving customizable bowls and burritos cooked fresh to order. We are looking for a Kitchen Lead who can help run the kitchen during service, support the team, and maintain high standards of quality and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead kitchen operations during service
  • Coordinate orders and maintain ticket flow
  • Ensure food quality, consistency, and speed
  • Monitor prep levels and kitchen organization
  • Train and support team members
  • Communicate operational issues and opportunities for improvement
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and positive work environment

Requirements

  • Previous restaurant kitchen experience required
  • Fast-casual or high-volume experience preferred
  • Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
  • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Leadership experience is a plus

Benefits

  • Competitive pay plus tips
  • Employee meal discounts
  • Growth opportunities into Shift Lead and management positions
  • Join a growing restaurant concept with an ambitious team

LÍDER DE COCINA

Merka Saltao – Culver City, CA

Compensación:

  • $19.00 por hora de salario base
  • Propinas adicionales compartidas entre el equipo
  • En los últimos meses las propinas han representado aproximadamente entre $3.00 y $4.50 adicionales por hora, dependiendo del volumen de ventas y la cantidad de clientes
  • Las propinas son variables y no están garantizadas

Sobre Merka Saltao

Merka Saltao es un restaurante fast casual peruano en crecimiento que sirve bowls y burritos personalizables preparados al momento. Buscamos una persona con experiencia en cocina que pueda ayudar a liderar la operación durante el servicio y mantener altos estándares de calidad y organización.

Responsabilidades

  • Liderar la operación de cocina durante el servicio
  • Coordinar pedidos y mantener el flujo de producción
  • Asegurar calidad, consistencia y velocidad de servicio
  • Supervisar niveles de preparación y organización
  • Capacitar y apoyar a otros miembros del equipo
  • Comunicar problemas operativos y oportunidades de mejora
  • Mantener una cocina limpia, segura y organizada

Requisitos

  • Experiencia previa en cocina de restaurante
  • Experiencia en fast casual o alto volumen es un plus
  • Buena actitud y capacidad para trabajar bajo presión
  • Puntualidad y asistencia confiable
  • Capacidad para trabajar en equipo
  • Experiencia liderando personas es un plus

Beneficios

  • Salario competitivo más propinas
  • Comidas de empleado con descuentos
  • Oportunidades reales de crecimiento
  • Formar parte de una empresa en expansión

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3 - $5

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