Kitchen Lead

About Us

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink—we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge. The Buttery is many things: a great local eatery, the village bakery & patisserie, an exceptional specialty coffee shop, all wrapped in a unique retail environment. We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives. Most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.

About the Role

The Kitchen Lead will oversee the day-to-day operations of the à la carte kitchen, ensuring the production of high-quality, consistent food that aligns with our brand’s standards. This role is responsible for managing the kitchen team, including line cooks and the dish team, while fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. The Kitchen Lead will handle ordering, inventory management, team training, and ensure smooth kitchen operations to support a dynamic, fast-paced service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen team members, fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative environment
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food sanitation standards
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and food cost control to minimize waste and maintain efficiency
• Create and manage production schedules and prep lists to meet service demands
• Maintain high quality standards through daily product checks and recipe consistency
• Partner with leadership on menu development, seasonal features, and operational improvements
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize workflow and productivity
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training to strengthen and grow the team

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team of cooks
• Strong organizational skills to manage production schedules, inventory, and minimize waste
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, inventory management, and ordering processes
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism

Benefits

• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Time
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Food and Beverage Discounts

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our café continues to expand.

Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.