Table View: Kitchen Lead posted by NANAS

Role Purpose The Kitchen Lead is responsible for running the kitchen as a disciplined, efficient operating system. This role ensures process compliance, food safety, cost control, and team coordination, while maintaining calm, consistent service standards. Key Responsibilities Kitchen Operations & Process Control • Implement and enforce SOPs • Maintain prep lists, cleaning schedules, and checklists • Ensure recipe consistency, portion control, and workflow efficiency • Identify and correct process breakdowns Health, Safety & Compliance • Enforce food safety and hygiene standards • Ensure correct storage, labelling, and sanitation • Train staff on hygiene and safety protocols • Keep the kitchen inspection-ready at all times Systems, Costing & POS Control • Hands-on use of GAAP POS for menu setup, stock, and reporting • Maintain accurate recipe and portion costing • Monitor waste and variances • Support margin improvement through disciplined processes Team Leadership & Communication • Lead with clarity and calm authority • Coordinate with Front of House • Address performance issues promptly • Maintain a respectful, focused kitchen environment Required Experience & Skills • Kitchen supervisory experience • Strong process orientation • GAAP POS experience • Food costing and margin control knowledge • Excellent organisational and communication skills Personal Qualities Structured, disciplined, accountable, calm under pressure, and comfortable enforcing standards. Why This Role Matters This role protects the operational integrity of the kitchen, ensuring consistency, safety, and sustainable growth at NANAS