Kitchen Lead

About the role

At Lifestyle Communities (LC), we take deliberate action every day to nurture a culture grounded in our purpose - to Build a Connection™. Whether you're behind the bar, in the kitchen, or on the floor, your work helps create spaces where people come together, connect, and belong. We are guided by our core values - Performance, Quality, Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership - and fueled by our commitment to excellence. At LC, you'll find your "why," your place to belong, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. The Team You Will Join The Goat is more than a restaurant - it's a social experience built around community, connection, and bringing people together. Our food philosophy celebrates bright, flavorful, shareable dishes that encourage conversation and togetherness, with a focus on lighter, balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and approachable execution. Every member of our team plays a key role in bringing this experience to life - ensuring that each plate, every interaction, and all details reflect our commitment to great food, genuine hospitality, and memorable moments. The Difference You Will Make The Kitchen Lead oversees daily back‑of‑house operations to ensure efficient food preparation, high‑quality production, and a clean, safe work environment. This role provides hands‑on support in cooking and prep work, directs kitchen staff during service, upholds food safety standards, and assists with ordering, inventory, and workflow coordination. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Requirements

• Lead and support kitchen staff during prep and service to maintain smooth operations.
• Prepare, cook, and portion menu items following established recipes and quality standards.
• Train new kitchen team members and provide ongoing guidance to existing staff.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control, and production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and communicate ordering or restocking needs.
• Uphold sanitation, cleanliness, and food‑safety regulations (including proper storage and labeling).
• Coordinate with front‑of‑house management to ensure timely food delivery.
• Assist with scheduling, task assignments, and problem‑solving during busy periods.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and report maintenance needs promptly.
• At least one (1) year of related back-of-house and/or kitchen experience required.
• Physical Demands and Work Environment
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a kitchen environment including heat and steam.
• Location and Travel: Position will be based in Nashville, TN, Brier Creek, NC, Pflugerville, TX or Columbus, OH with occasional travel to local stores.
• FT123
• Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description: Job Title Kitchen Lead Company One Lifestyle, Ltd. Department Back of House - Full Time Reports To General Manager Wage Category Non-Exempt

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