Kitchen Lead

Tribute Eatery & Bar is hiring a full-time Kitchen Lead in Coralville, IA! Ready to take the next step in your kitchen career? We're looking for a hands-on Kitchen Lead to join our team at Tribute Eatery & Bar. Tribute is a neighborhood restaurant serving elevated comfort food alongside handcrafted cocktails in a welcoming, energetic atmosphere.

As a Kitchen Lead, you'll work alongside the management team to keep the kitchen running smoothly, support the back-of-house team, and make sure we're serving quality food every shift. If you enjoy working with a team, take pride in what comes out of the kitchen, and are ready for more responsibility, we'd love to meet you.

Pay: Starting at $20/hour, with higher pay based on experience. Full-Time Benefits Paid Time Off beginning at 2 weeks annually, with additional PTO opportunities based on tenure Medical insurance options with Tribute Eatery & Bar covering 50% of employee premiums Dental and vision insurance options 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match for eligible employees Benefits for All Team Members 25% dining discount for you and up to seven guests Employee Assistance Program with access to free counseling sessions Craft Concepts restaurant discounts throughout Iowa, Omaha, Kansas City, and Missouri Employee appreciation events and team celebrations What You'll Do Lead and support the kitchen team throughout each shift Coach, train, and mentor cooks, dishwashers, and other back-of-house team members Help build schedules and monitor labor needs Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards Oversee food preparation and kitchen workflow Ensure cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards are maintained Assist with inventory, ordering, and controlling food waste Help manage food and labor costs Promote and enforce food safety procedures Inspect equipment and report maintenance concerns Maintain a safe work environment Address food quality concerns when they arise Complete kitchen records and other operational documentation Perform additional responsibilities as needed Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or older At least one year of kitchen experience Previous leadership or training experience is a plus Able to work on your feet for extended periods in a busy kitchen Able to lift up to 50 pounds Comfortable working around hot equipment, steam, and kitchen machinery * Tribute Eatery & Bar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer