You’ll work closely with the Chef to lead the kitchen, maintain standards, develop the team, and ensure the restaurant is ready for every service.
What You'll Do
• Help lead daily kitchen operations and service
• Work hands on with the culinary team during prep and service
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, plating, and quality control
• Maintain consistency in taste, portions, and presentation
• Train, coach, and support kitchen team members
• Keep prep areas and workstations clean, organized, and properly stocked
• Monitor ticket times and step in wherever needed
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and product rotation
• Help control food waste and kitchen costs
• Support specials, prep planning, and menu execution
• Maintain strong food safety and sanitation standards
• Lead the kitchen when the Chef is unavailable
What We're Looking For
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Lead Cook, or similar kitchen leader
• Strong cooking skills and understanding of professional kitchen operations
• Experience leading a kitchen team in a busy restaurant environment
• Reliable, organized, and able to stay composed during busy service
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• A hands on leadership style and willingness to lead by example
• Food safety certification preferred
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
