Kitchen Lead at Playalinda Brewing Company

Company: Playalinda Brewing Company
Location: Titusville
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Kitchen Leader Department: Back of House Reports to: Kitchen Manager Supervisory Responsibility: Yes FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Kitchen Leader is responsible for all culinary activities for the taproom. This position will oversee all activity in the kitchen, train personnel, plan menus, oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget. Maintaining appropriate cleanliness standards at each location while complying with health and safety regulations and internal policies. Working with the Taproom Manager to deliver projects that will develop food production, management & customer service experiences. Essential Functions • Training and motivating kitchen/back-of-house staff • Work with, and monitor, the kitchen team to produce food for the unit to a high standard on a daily basis • Maintain and schedule kitchen staff duty, ensuring the schedule is maintained on a two-week interval • Take responsibility for, and execute, paperwork with regards to staff, inventory, maintenance, and safety in a proper and timely manner • Ensure the temperature records and monitoring is done on a daily basis • Ensure areas under your control are cleaned and inspected as per schedules • Ensure the kitchen stores and other potential areas of loss are secured at all times according to the instructions laid out by management • Takes responsibility for the adherence & compliance of all food hygiene legislation • Have a full understanding and knowledge of food safety law • To report and, where possible, to attend to and take all necessary action, statutory and otherwise, in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and/or report • Inventories and orders all necessary supplies through established contacts • Conducts monthly inventory counts of all oh-hand kitchen supplies and equipment Additional Functions • Guides, trains, and monitors preparatory kitchen staff functions and output • Washes and cleans raw food products • Develop and maintain recipe cards and station build guides for the kitchen staff • Cuts or portions meat, fish and poultry • Set up and stock stations with all necessary ingredients, tools and supplies • Adjusts to high pressure situations and is open to change • Develop, cost, and help price menu items • Conducts themselves (acts & dresses) professionally at all times with respect for all team members and guests • Delivers prepared food to guests’ tables • Conducts performance reviews on kitchen staff and making recommendations on performance awards to General Manager and Human Resources • Other duties as assigned by the General Manager Required Skills • Minimum of 6 months experience as a line cook supervisor • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a line cook • Knowledge of ordering, inventory management, equipment maintenance needs and employee scheduling • Multi-tasking, reliability, & attention to detail • Strong communication skills (verbally interacts with supervisors & team members) • Must be able to operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a safe manner • Ability to accept constructive criticism and work calmly and effectively under pressure. • Problem solving abilities and works very well with others Educational Requirements • State-approved food manager certification or acquired within 30 days of employment. The company will pay for the class and exam with a passing score. Physical Requirements • Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time • Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds • Ability to work in an environment where you will be exposed to heat, cold, steam, etc. • Frequently washing own hands and manual dexterity PLEASE NOTE: Management reserves the right to change or otherwise modify the functions of this job in order to meet the needs of the company. Additional duties may also be assigned. Consideration will be given to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.

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