Village Kitchen Leader

2 months ago

Detroit, United States Yum Village Llc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAfro-Caribbean Food Justice.

Fresh-made, delicious Afro-Caribbean Food & Drinks available to every village. Our kitchen allows us chef-prepared meals efficiently priced to what the community can afford. We’ll bring ready-to-eat meals to you — at home, work, school, or on the go to your Village of choice.

Together we can make a just food village, where good food is affordable and accessible to all.

Food served fast does not have to be a typical fast-food experience. YumVillage has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We are changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you will join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Kitchen Leader, you will learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables. You are responsible for making sure our food is absolutely delicious. You’ll order the food and train others to become future kitchen managers.

The Kitchen Leader helps ensure the quality and safety of YumVillage’s delicious food every day. They see to it that the kitchen is clean, organized and well stocked; and that the equipment is properly maintained and in good condition. Throughout the process they are serving as a role model for Crew members, helping them learn to become future Kitchen Leaders. At its core, as with every position at YumVillage, it is about promoting teamwork and creating a great customer experience. While on the clock, the Kitchen Leaders are always busy on their feet, accomplishing their station’s goals, taking on tasks that they see that need to get done, and pitching-in to help their teammates.

Benefits/Perks
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • 401k 
  • Healthcare
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
 Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Kitchen Leader to join our team As a Kitchen Leader, you will be responsible for the restaurant’s operational performance during your shift. You will create employee schedules, supervise staff, and assign duties to ensure the restaurant runs smoothly. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with restaurant experience. 

Responsibilities: 
  • Train and manage employees and assign duties as needed
  • Lead team in providing exceptional customer service
  • Resolve customer complaints gracefully and with tact
  • Adhere to all health and safety rules and regulations
  • Provide sales and productivity reports to upper management
  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels, reorder and restock when necessary
  • Cover the shifts of absent employees
  • As Kitchen Leader, you will learn how to prepare great food, grill meats, and sauté vegetables
  • You are responsible for making sure our food is absolutely delicious
  • You’ll order the food and train others to become future kitchen leaders
  • The Kitchen Leader helps ensure the quality and safety of YumVillage’s delicious food every day
  • They see to it that the kitchen is clean, organized and well stocked; and that the equipment is properly maintained and in good condition
  • Throughout the process they are serving as a role model for Crew members, helping them learn to become future Kitchen Leaders
  • Ensuring food quality by cooking and prepping food to order, and following kitchen procedures
  • Monitoring food waste and inventory levels, and resolving food quality issues
  • Supporting a strong team dynamic between back of house Crew and front of house Crew
  • Communicating with Crew members and customers effectively in order to ensure great customer service and throughput
  • Ensuring the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized
  • Monitoring kitchen equipment and ensuring it is kept in good repair; making sure malfunctioning equipment is repaired as quickly as possible
  • Ensuring that the kitchen itself and all Crew members meet the necessary guidelines to ensure there are no injuries or accidents
  • Filling out Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Inventory Rotation (FIFO)

Qualifications: 
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Previous food service experience
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, restaurant management software, and POS software
  • Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure
  • Excellent management and leadership skills
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Have YumVillage Crew member experience
  • Have the ability to understand and articulate YumVillage’s Food With Integrity philosophy
  • Have the knowledge and ability to speak, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

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