Kitchen Lead

Job overview

The Kitchen Lead role is onsite in Summerville, SC, with pay of $17–$18 per hour. Bistro @ Bluewater describes itself as part of the Charleston community, committed to great food, local spirit, and personal growth. The role oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure food is prepared to standards, served safely, and presented consistently. It supports guest satisfaction and an effective kitchen through staff leadership, food quality and safety practices, and efficient labor and waste management.

What you'll do

• Lead and support kitchen staff during assigned shifts
• uphold recipes, preparation standards, and portion accuracy
• coordinate with the front-counter team
• verify food-safety checklists and temperature logs
• execute labor plans and monitor breaks, coverage, and productivity
• manage preparation lists and food rotation
• track waste and maintain weekly logs
• support inventory checks
• maintain kitchen cleanliness and sanitation
• train and coach staff
• support seasonal and featured menu items.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kitchen lead

summerville sc

bistro @ bluewater

full-time

day shift

$17–$18/hr

kitchen operations

food safety

staff leadership

food preparation

inventory

waste control

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits are mentioned but not itemized.

Why this role

Leadership opportunity; bakery experience is preferred; ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it is preferred.

About the employer

Bistro @ Bluewater is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.