Job Description
Job Description:
Job Title Kitchen Lead
Company One Lifestyle, Ltd.
Department Back of House - Full Time
Reports To General Manager
Wage Category Non-Exempt
Who We Are
At Lifestyle Communities (LC), we take deliberate action every day to nurture a culture grounded in our purpose — to Build a Connection™. Whether you’re behind the bar, in the kitchen, or on the floor, your work helps create spaces where people come together, connect, and belong.
We are guided by our core values — Performance, Quality, Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership — and fueled by our commitment to excellence. At LC, you’ll find your “why,” your place to belong, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
The Team You Will Join
The Goat is more than a restaurant — it’s a social experience built around community, connection, and bringing people together. Our food philosophy celebrates bright, flavorful, shareable dishes that encourage conversation and togetherness, with a focus on lighter, balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and approachable execution.
Every member of our team plays a key role in bringing this experience to life — ensuring that each plate, every interaction, and all details reflect our commitment to great food, genuine hospitality, and memorable moments.
The Difference You Will Make
The Kitchen Lead oversees daily back‑of‑house operations to ensure efficient food preparation, high‑quality production, and a clean, safe work environment. This role provides hands‑on support in cooking and prep work, directs kitchen staff during service, upholds food safety standards, and assists with ordering, inventory, and workflow coordination. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
What You’ll Bring:
Lead and support kitchen staff during prep and service to maintain smooth operations.
Prepare, cook, and portion menu items following established recipes and quality standards.
Train new kitchen team members and provide ongoing guidance to existing staff.
Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and production efficiency.
Maintain accurate inventory levels and communicate ordering or restocking needs.
Uphold sanitation, cleanliness, and food‑safety regulations (including proper storage and labeling).
Coordinate with front‑of‑house management to ensure timely food delivery.
Assist with scheduling, task assignments, and problem‑solving during busy periods.
Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and report maintenance needs promptly.
Minimum Qualifications
At least one (1) year of related back-of-house and/or kitchen experience required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work with long periods of standing and walking throughout the café service area. In addition, employees will walk; handle food and beverage objects, reach and extend with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and crawling; specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a kitchen environment including heat and steam.
Location and Travel: Position will be based in Nashville, TN, Brier Creek, NC, Pflugerville, TX or Columbus, OH with occasional travel to local stores.
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Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.