Coming soon.

 Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Daytime hours (no late nights)

We are a new neighborhood coffee shop opening soon and are seeking an experienced, motivated Chef / Kitchen Lead to help build and grow our kitchen operation from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity for a chef who wants more than just a job — someone excited to create systems, develop a menu, hire and train a team, and grow with the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and launch of an all-new kitchen operation

• Execute and refine a high-quality café-style food menu (breakfast, pastries, sandwiches, etc.)

• Develop kitchen systems, prep procedures, and food standards

• Hire, train, and manage kitchen staff as the business grows

• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation

• Manage food cost, ordering, inventory, and waste control

• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards

• Collaborate closely with ownership on menu development and growth strategy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Lead Cook

• Strong leadership and team-building skills

• Experience opening or running a kitchen preferred

• Organized, hands-on, and solution-oriented

• Passion for fresh, quality food in a café/coffee shop environment

• Ability to work efficiently during busy service hours

• Food safety certification preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (based on experience)

• Daytime schedule — great work/life balance

• Creative input and leadership autonomy

• Opportunity to grow with a new business from the start

• Supportive ownership and collaborative environment.