Kitchen Lead

Kitchen Lead – Sunriver Pub

Company Overview:
Sunriver Brewing Company is a family-owned business founded in Central Oregon in 2012.  Almost 300 team members represent three pubs and a brewery located in Central Oregon with an additional pub in Eugene. We are dedicated to awesome craft beer, delicious food, and engaging service.  We're looking for a Kitchen Lead to join our team and operations at our Sunriver Pub in Sunriver.

Kitchen Lead - Position Summary:
The Kitchen Lead’s responsibilities include assisting the head cook in preparing entrées, advising our line cooks on suitable portion sizes, and ensuring that food items are stored at the correct temperatures. You should also be able to train line cooks and attend all mandatory meetings.

To be successful as a Kitchen Lead, you should be knowledgeable of various cooking techniques and have a passion for food. Ultimately, an exceptional lead line cook should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Pay range from $22.00 - $24.00 with an additional average tip allocation from $2-$6/hour.

Kitchen Lead - Major Areas of Responsibility:

STAFFING (Prep, Line and Dish Teams)

• Supports kitchen team performance and provides proper coaching when needed
• Cooperates and collaborates with service teams
• Ensure proper training takes place for all new hires
• Properly manages employee breaks
• Improves the performance of others on the team
• Effectively leads the team in Sous Chef’s absence

OPERATING

• When leading the shift, supports service, closes the kitchen and provides necessary direction 
• Completes line check and ensures readiness for service
• Conducts pre shift meeting following chef guidelines
• Provides direction to ensure proper plating, portion control and quality for every plate
• Maintains all safety and health standards
• Ensures completion of daily and weekly cleaning assignments
• Completes opening and closing checklists and is the last one out for all shifts

FINANCIAL

• Supports food cost goals by following standards for portion control, waste and employee meal program
• Assists team to ensure scheduled hours are met for opening and closing teams
• Ensures guidelines for employee breaks are followed

LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE

• Communication is always professional and respectful
• Leads by example and supports a work environment based on cooperation and respect
• Brings a positive, solution-oriented perspective when addressing kitchen concerns

Kitchen Lead - Job Requirements & Skills:

• Food Handler's Permit
• Proven cooking experience.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma

Benefits:

• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Daily $2 Shift Beer
• Packaged Beer Discounts
• Food Discounts at all Sunriver Brewing Company Pubs
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Retail Discounts
• OR Sick Leave
• Weekly Pay Days
• Generous Gratuity

Salary : $22 - $24