Mini Kabob - Kitchen Operations Lead at Careers In Travel | Destination Planners

Glendale, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kitchen Operations, Team Leadership, High-Volume Service, Prep Execution, Problem Solving, Communication, Inventory Management, Food Quality Control, Multitasking, Time Management, Sanitation Standards, Operational Awareness

Industry

Description

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discounts Paid time off KITCHEN OPERATIONS LEAD — NOW HIRING LA Times Top 101 • NYT Top 50 • Michelin Guide | Nationally Recognized Glendale Restaurant Mini Kabob is seeking a highly organized, fast-paced, hands-on Kitchen Operations Lead to help oversee kitchen flow, prep execution, service pacing, organization, and daily operations during high-volume service. We are a family-owned Armenian restaurant established in 1987, known for open-fire grilled meats, scratch-made recipes, and operating at an extremely high level inside a small, fast-moving kitchen environment. This is not a passive management position. We are looking for a strong operator — someone who leads from the front, moves with urgency, stays calm under pressure, thinks logically, solves problems quickly, and is willing to jump into any position necessary to support the team during service. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced kitchens, takes ownership naturally, communicates clearly under pressure, and understands how to maintain organization and flow during busy rush periods. Responsibilities Help oversee daily kitchen operations and service flow Support kitchen organization, cleanliness, and efficiency throughout service Coordinate prep execution, line readiness, and station organization Help manage ticket pacing and communication during rush periods Identify bottlenecks and solve operational issues quickly Support food quality, consistency, and plating standards Jump into any station as needed during busy service periods Assist grill, prep, expo, packaging, dishes, and catering support when necessary Maintain organization and urgency throughout the kitchen Support inventory organization and product rotation Ensure stations remain stocked and service-ready Help train and support kitchen team members Assist with catering prep and large-order coordination Support opening and closing procedures Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and operational standards Help create a calm, focused, team-oriented kitchen environment Qualifications Prior kitchen leadership, lead line cook, or high-volume restaurant experience preferred Strong sense of urgency and ability to multitask under pressure Comfortable working in a physically demanding, fast-paced kitchen environment Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to lead by example and support the team wherever needed Calm under pressure with strong operational awareness Reliable, punctual, and consistent Ability to move quickly while maintaining standards and organization Experience in high-volume, systems-driven restaurant environments such as Din Tai Fung, Hillstone/Houston’s, or similar operations is highly valued Position Details Full-time position Base pay at $16.90/hr with guaranteed hourly pay $26–30/hr with tip makeup, depending on experience and role responsibilities Fast-paced, team-oriented environment Long-term growth opportunities available for strong operators Mini Kabob is a family-owned Armenian restaurant in Glendale focused on quality ingredients, hospitality, consistency, and high-volume service with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations, service flow, and prep execution to ensure efficiency during high-volume periods. Lead the team by jumping into any station as needed while maintaining food quality and sanitation standards.