Kitchen Shift Manager / Lead Line Cook
Suburban Bowlerama / Alley Oops Sports Bar & Grill
York, PA
Pay: $18–$22 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
About the Position
Suburban Bowlerama and Alley Oops Sports Bar & Grill are seeking a hands-on Kitchen Shift Manager / Lead Line Cook to support daily restaurant and catering operations.
This is a working leadership position—not a desk-management role. The Shift Manager leads by example, works alongside the kitchen team, and helps ensure that every shift runs safely, efficiently, and according to our food-quality standards.
The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable directing employees while actively working on the line.
Kitchen and Culinary Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards
- Work assigned stations during regular and peak service periods
- Ensure consistent food quality, portions, presentation, and ticket times
- Assist with food preparation and catering production
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations
- Properly label, date, rotate, and store food
- Follow food-safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures
- Help reduce waste and properly manage food products and supplies
Shift Leadership Responsibilities
- Direct kitchen employees and assign stations and shift responsibilities
- Lead opening, closing, and shift-change procedures
- Coach and support team members during busy service periods
- Maintain an efficient and professional kitchen environment
- Communicate with front-of-house employees and management
- Help resolve service or food-quality concerns promptly and professionally
- Monitor inventory and communicate product or supply needs
- Assist with ordering, receiving deliveries, and maintaining proper stock levels
- Ensure cleaning, food-safety, and operational checklists are completed
- Report employee, equipment, maintenance, or operational concerns to management
Qualifications
- At least two years of experience as a kitchen supervisor, shift leader, or lead line cook
- Strong line-cooking, food-preparation, and knife skills
- Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to lead employees while actively working on the line
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Dependable attendance and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Catering or high-volume kitchen experience preferred
- Food-safety certification preferred
Schedule and Physical Requirements
- Full-time position
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- Ability to stand and work in a fast-paced kitchen for extended periods
- Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work around heat, steam, cold-storage areas, and commercial kitchen equipment
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Paid sick time and paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Flexible scheduling
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- York, PA 17403 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- York, PA 17403: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
