Description A Kitchen Team Leader is responsible for leading the Back of House Operations, on shift, in the restaurant. We are looking for people with a passion for the kitchen including; food preparation, presentation and operations. You should be dependable and hard-working for this position. If you can bring positive vibes, knife skills and attention to details then this is the job for you. Responsibilities: • Lead the kitchen in all food preparation and production with attention to quality and presentation • Assure the cleanliness and sanitization of all work areas such as countertops. • Ensure all food meets our quality standards. • Ensure and maintain that all cooking and refrigeration equipment is in good working order. • Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen. • Assists in training new Team Member to a high level of kitchen safety and job proficiency. • Adheres to all prep procedures and follows recipes 100% of time. • Utilizes all compliance systems, kitchen tools and procedures with 100% integrity. • Maintains high cleanliness standards and role model accountability for adherence to local health requirements. • Ability to lead all kitchen positions proficiently, following all Tokyo Joe’s standards and procedures • Creates and follows through on completion of kitchen prep list • Leader in food safety, sanitation, kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance • Proficient Knife handling skills • Manage others through positive communication, teamwork and delegation to complete tasks • Open and close the restaurant executing high standards • Receiving and verifying food deliveries ensuring FIFO organization • Crisis management and ability to react quickly to change Requirements Requirements: • Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils. • A team player with good communication skills. • Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure. • Very good physical condition and endurance. • Excellent problem-solving and conflict management abilities. • Outstanding communication and organizational skills.