What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Operations Lead position at TolHouse?
About the Role
A private members club in Toledo is seeking a Culinary Operations Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent, high-quality food for members. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a talented cook who enjoys structure, training others, and maintaining reliable systems. It is not a traditional chef position. The role focuses on steady execution, operational clarity, and supporting a scratch-made, approachable menu.
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and food safety
- Execute and help refine a scratch-focused menu that fits a members-only environment
- Develop and maintain recipes, prep lists, and production systems
- Cook and support service during operating hours
- Manage ordering, receiving, and inventory with attention to freshness, accuracy, and cost control
- Reduce waste and maintain appropriate stock levels
- Train and mentor cooks to ensure consistency and professionalism
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to align service with events and programming
- Support menu costing and vendor relationships, including local suppliers
Who You Are
- A strong cook with experience preparing food from scratch
- Organized and reliable, with experience in ordering, inventory, or kitchen systems
- Skilled at training and supporting cooks
- Calm under pressure and comfortable in a dynamic environment
- Committed to cleanliness, consistency, and teamwork
Preferred Experience
- Experience in a small kitchen or multi-use venue
- Exposure to menu development or recipe refinement
- Familiarity with cost controls and communication with vendors
- Interest in collaborating with local producers
What We Offer
- A stable schedule with consistent expectations
- A collaborative environment centered on community, professionalism, and hospitality
- The chance to help shape a food program that supports a diverse range of events
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20