Tribute Eatery & Bar in Coralville, IA is looking for a full-time Kitchen Lead to join our team.
If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoys leading by example, and takes pride in serving high-quality food, we'd love to meet you. This is a working leadership role where you'll help oversee daily kitchen operations, support and develop the team, and keep the kitchen running efficiently.
Working alongside the management team, you'll help create a positive culture while ensuring food quality, safety, and consistency every shift.
Pay: Starting at $20/hour, with higher pay based on experience.
Full-Time Benefits
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Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks per year, with additional PTO based on years of service
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Medical insurance options with Tribute paying 50% of the employee premium
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Dental and vision insurance
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401(k) with discretionary employer match for eligible employees
Benefits for All Team Members
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Employee Assistance Program with up to six counseling sessions per issue each year
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25% off food for you and up to seven guests
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25% off alcoholic beverages for yourself
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25% off food at more than 20 Craft Concepts restaurants for you and one guest, Sunday through Thursday
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Opportunities to grow your career within our company
What You'll Do
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Lead and support the kitchen team throughout each shift
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Coach, train, and mentor cooks, dishwashers, and other back-of-house team members
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Help build schedules and monitor labor needs
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Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
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Oversee food preparation and kitchen workflow
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Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are maintained
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Assist with inventory, ordering, and controlling food waste
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Help manage food and labor costs
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Promote and enforce food safety procedures
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Inspect equipment and report maintenance concerns
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Maintain a safe work environment
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Address food quality concerns when they arise
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Complete kitchen records and other operational documentation
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Perform additional responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
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Must be at least 21 years old
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At least one year of kitchen experience
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Previous leadership or training experience is a plus
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Able to work on your feet for extended periods in a busy kitchen
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Able to lift up to 50 pounds
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Comfortable working around hot equipment, steam, and kitchen machinery
- Tribute Eatery & Bar is an equal employment opportunity employer
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