Top 98 Kitchen team leader Jobs in Rhode Island

Director of Operations
Wingstop —Cranston, RI
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
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District Manager
Wingstop —Warwick, RI
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Morning/Lunch Team Member
Chick-fil-A —Warwick, RI
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Restaurant Leader
Raising Cane's —Providence, RI
- $72,000 - $78,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Material Finishing Associate
Palmer Industries —Warwick, RI
- From $24 an hour
- Full-time
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Warehouse experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Cook
Golden Crest Nursing Centre —North Providence, RI
- From $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Line Cook
The Wayfinder Newport Hotel —Newport, RI
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- 3 years
- Hotel
- 401(k) matching
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Maintenance Technician
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —South Kingstown, RI
- $19.18 - $23.98 an hour
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Apartments
- Military encouraged
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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9d
General Manager
Chipotle —Middletown, RI
- $55,000 - $77,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Fast casual restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
8d
Food Production Supervisor
Bento —Lincoln, RI
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Daytime Residential Cleaner - East Providence
Life Maid Simple —East Providence, RI
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- No experience needed
- Residential
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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4d
Executive Chef
Confidential —Newport, RI
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- 3 years
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Cook
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —South Kingstown, RI
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Skilled nursing facility
- Apartments
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Registered Nurse - Unit Manager
Mount Saint Rita Health Centre —Cumberland, RI
- From $41.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Free parking
- Health savings account
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3d
Assistant Manager Papa Gino's
New England Authentic Eats LLC (Papa Gino's / D'Angelo) —East Providence, RI
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Nights as needed
- 18 years or older
- Sanitation
- Restaurant management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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12d
General Manager
Chipotle —Providence, RI
- $55,000 - $77,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Fast casual restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
Line Cook
The Wayfinder Newport Hotel —Newport, RI
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 401(k) matching
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4d
Store Manager
Vicente’s Supermarket —Pawtucket, RI
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Spanish
- Merchandising
- English
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11d
Evening Shift Leader - Kitchen
Chick-fil-A | Providence Delivery —Providence, RI
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Leadership
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Supervisor
Launch Warwick —Warwick, RI
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Mid-level
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Director of Operations

Wingstop -
Cranston, RI

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Job Details

Full-time
$120,000 - $130,000 a year

Qualifications

Coaching
Leadership development
Profit & loss
Mentoring
Relationship management
Meeting or exceeding sales goals
Financial performance measurement
Business operations
Restaurant cost management
Managing food service teams
Profit and loss analysis
General management
Hospitality management
Analytics

Full Job Description

Director of Operations

About the Role

As Director of Operations, you will serve as a key operational leader responsible for driving exceptional restaurant performance across a portfolio of Wingstop locations. This role is accountable for delivering best-in-class results in sales, profitability, guest experience, operational excellence, and people development.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, you will coach and develop District Managers and General Managers while creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. You will partner closely with executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives, support new restaurant growth, and build a leadership pipeline capable of supporting Eastwing's aggressive expansion plans.

Success in this role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in the field, leads through influence, makes data-driven decisions, develops people, and inspires teams to consistently deliver legendary guest experiences.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead multiple District Managers and their restaurant teams to consistently achieve operational excellence and company performance standards.
Drive sales growth, profitability, EBITDA performance, labor productivity, food cost management, and overall financial results across assigned restaurants.
Analyze restaurant P&Ls and key performance metrics to identify opportunities and implement sustainable performance improvement plans.
Own operational scorecard performance by driving measurable improvements in guest satisfaction, speed of service, food quality, food safety, labor, and controllable costs.
Partner with the Senior Vice President of Operations and executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives and achieve company growth objectives.
Recruit, hire, coach, mentor, and develop District Managers and General Managers while building a strong succession pipeline.
Conduct regular restaurant visits, operational audits, and business reviews to ensure accountability, execution, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all Wingstop brand standards, company policies, food safety requirements, labor regulations, and health department standards.
Champion a guest-first culture focused on hospitality, operational consistency, cleanliness, and legendary service.
Lead operational readiness for new restaurant openings, including staffing, training, execution, and post-opening support.
Drive employee engagement, retention, leadership development, and performance management initiatives.
Lead structured business reviews and operational meetings that reinforce accountability and deliver measurable results.
Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies that improve restaurant performance and scalability.
Serve as a role model for Eastwing's values by demonstrating integrity, accountability, servant leadership, and a people-first mindset.

Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent multi-unit restaurant leadership experience.
7+ years of progressive multi-unit restaurant leadership experience, preferably in a quick-service or fast-casual environment.
Demonstrated success improving restaurant sales, profitability, and operational performance across multiple locations.
Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret P&Ls, KPIs, labor metrics, and operational scorecards.
Proven ability to recruit, coach, develop, and retain high-performing leaders.
Exceptional communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
Ability to influence leaders at all levels while driving accountability and results.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and restaurant management systems.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the assigned market, including New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and the Bronx.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.

Success in this Role

Consistently exceeds operational scorecard expectations.
Delivers sustained sales growth and profitability improvements.
Builds high-performing District Managers and General Managers.
Develops a strong succession pipeline for future leaders.
Creates a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
Maintains exceptional guest experience and brand standards across all restaurants.

Physical Demands

This position requires frequent travel and regular work in restaurant environments with varying temperatures, moderate to loud noise levels, and exposure to kitchen equipment. The role requires standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law.

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kitchen team leader jobs in rhode island

Director of Operations

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Maintenance Technician

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Daytime Residential Cleaner - East Providence

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