Foreman Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning - Night Shift

This role is an overnight shift — typically starting around 8-10pm and finishing around 4-6am. Candidates with overnight work experience are strongly preferred. This is a leadership position that involves leading a night crew and provides opportunity to advance within the organization.

About Us

Kitchen Guard is a growing leader in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, protecting restaurants and facilities with fire-safe, code-compliant service. We combine top technology, unmatched service, and a commitment to excellence. We’re not another faceless chain — we’re your neighbors, and we take pride in our work.

Job Overview

As a Foreman, you will play a critical leadership role in our operations. You will be responsible for cleaning kitchen exhaust systems and leading a crew assisting you while also overseeing key operational responsibilities such as warehouse organization, equipment readiness, and managing our filter program. This position requires someone who is reliable, organized, and confident leading a team. You must have attention to detail to ensure the cleaning you are performing is done to NFPA 96 standards. You must be comfortable holding people accountable, maintaining high standards, and stepping in to solve problems when needed. Strong communication with ownership and leadership is essential, as this role helps ensure everyone stays aligned on schedules, job progress, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and participate in nightly service routes that clean and service commercial kitchen exhaust systems, covering hoods, ductwork, filters, and exhaust fans according to NFPA 96 standards
• Supervise and train technicians while maintaining job quality and efficiency
• Set the standard for professionalism, reliability, and communication for the night crew
• Maintain consistent communication with company leadership regarding job progress/outcome, scheduling, and operational needs
• Ensure job sites are properly set up, completed safely, and cleaned up
• Manage warehouse organization, equipment readiness, and supply levels and maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Oversee filter inventory and filter service logistics
• Document service details and customer conditions
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety protocols
• Solve problems on-site and communicate effectively with customers
• Help maintain team accountability and performance standards

Requirements

• Extremely reliable
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Experience leading a small crew
• Strong communication skills and responsiveness with company leadership
• Physically able to climb ladders to gain rooftop access to commercial establishments
• Ability to squat, lift, and carry 50 lbs., a minimum of 100 feet
• Able to stand for 10 hours at a time
• Able to work overnight shifts (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM)
• Excellent attention to detail and work fast and efficiently
• Hands-on mentality — willing to work alongside team

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous overnight work experience
• Experience in hood cleaning, pressure washing, construction, or similar trades

Benefits

• Competitive pay (between $30-$35/hour depending on relevant experience)
• Paid holidays
• Free uniforms and company vehicle while working
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid training and certifications