Front-of-House Team Lead

Job overview

The Front-of-House Team Lead works onsite in Laguna Beach, California. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes competitive wages plus tips. Zinc Cafe and Market is a restaurant and market focused on simple ingredients and creating a welcoming place for employees, customers, and the community. The team lead supports kitchen managers in daily kitchen operations, directing staff to maintain food quality and timely service. The role helps ensure stations are stocked and clean, staff follow safety and sanitation practices, and kitchen and front-of-house teams work together effectively.

What you'll do

• Lead daily kitchen operations and direct the team
• ensure staff follow time-clock, break, and uniform practices
• oversee direct reports
• cover positions as needed
• maintain knowledge of menu ingredients and preparation
• assist the Kitchen Manager with projects and administrative tasks
• uphold health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
• check kitchen stations and food quality
• support opening and closing duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

front-of-house team lead

kitchen operations

restaurant

food quality

staff leadership

food safety

sanitation

laguna beach ca

zinc cafe and market

paid time off

tips

medical, dental, and vision options

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, product and food discounts, medical, dental, and vision plan options for part-time and full-time team members, holiday premium pay, and a company-matched 401(k).

Why this role

Requires food-handler certification and at least two years of line-cook experience in a casual restaurant or similar setting; supervisory experience is a plus.

About the employer

Zinc Cafe and Market is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.