Assistant Restaurant Lead, Gilbert

Lifecafe Chef
The LifeCafe Chef leads and coordinates activities of assembly and prep team members and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food.
They are responsible for keeping cost of goods in line with or better than budget.
They provide leadership in the fulfillment of Life Time's mission statement and brand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains daily operations of back of house including maintaining cleanliness, ordering food and supplies, evaluating prep lists and par levels
Observes and manages workers engaged in preparing and portioning foods to ensure that methods of cooking and sizes of portions are following recipe standards
Supervises, trains, develops, and assesses cooks and dishwashers to ensure continuous growth through orientations, direction, and feedback
Maximizes profit by controlling food costs through recipe adherence, proper ordering and par levels.
Assists the Caf Leader with inventory control
Makes recommendations on the hiring, the promotion and termination of employees to the Caf Leader
Position Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
2+ years of experience
Previous kitchen experience
ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent
ServSafe Alcohol Safety or equivalent (if applicable)
ServSafe Allergen Certification or equivalent (if applicable)
Ability to stay calm and overcome any food production issues
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time
Preferred Requirements
Culinary school Diploma
Leader of a kitchen team Ordering, Inventory, Cost Control and Menu Development
Life Time is a place for everyone.
As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.