JOB DETAILS
Kitchen Leader
CompanyPerkins
LocationBillings
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 2, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 1958 as a single pancake house in Ohio, Perkins has transformed into the nation's leading family restaurant. And when we say that, we aren’t joking. With nearly 300 company-owned and franchised locations in 32 states and two Canadian provinces, we’re pretty proud of how far we’ve come.
Through the years, Perkins has remained true to its mission of providing guests with friendly service and classic comfort dishes at a great price. Sure, Perkins started with dozens of pancake and waffle options, but soon enough we grew to offer American staples like breakfast all day, hearty steak plates, juicy burgers, and a wide selection of handcrafted handhelds, soups, and salads. The most iconic piece of Perkins Bakery is, you guessed it, our pie.
Our in-store bakery offers a wide selection of fruit pies, cream pies, dreamy pies, along with scrumptious cookies, and our signature Mammoth Muffins®. Our goal has always been to leave guests feeling satisfied, which means we’re always updating our menu with fresh, flavorful, and innovative items that take their place right next to our classic, beloved menu items. Some of our most iconic dishes have been on the menu for more than 30 years. Pretty sweet, huh?
At Perkins, we take great pride in our service, experience, and feeding folks what they like. It’s the cornerstone of our company, and the thing that keeps us going after all these years.
About the Role
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
BE A PART OF OUR SUCCESS!
- Educational Assistance with DeVry University with complimentary laptop**
- Immediate Family Members are also eligible
- Competitive Pay with Service Award Incentive
- Get paid daily through Daily Pay!
- Comprehensive Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!***
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Flexible Schedule
- All you can eat pancakes + meal discounts!
- Employee Discount Program
- Development Pathway: Step by step process to grow your career
- 3 College Credits hours for completing manager training****
Founded in 1958, Perkins® operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and four Canadian provinces. The Perkins system includes 81 company-owned and operated restaurants and 234 franchised units. Throughout its history, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery has remained true to its mission of providing guests with personalized service and delicious, homestyle food at a great value.
Perkins has experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place!
Position Description
As a Kitchen Leader, you will be responsible for maintaining direction of kitchen staff members to ensure daily goals and tasks are being met. In addition, you will perform all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Works cooperatively with Kitchen Manager to ensure that all budget expenses are within limits; identifies and communicates ways to improve and streamline operation.
- Keeps General Manager/Kitchen Manager informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
- Maintains a clean and safe facility.
- Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
- Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Ensures clear communication with vendors providing restaurant equipment and supplies.
- Completes walk-through and temperature checks in the kitchen.
- Assists in ordering food, produce, liquor and restaurant supplies.
- Assists in receiving deliveries and checks paperwork to ensure receipt of items; provides direction to staff for stocking items.
- Performs and is able to assist in all functions for kitchen operations.
Qualifications:
- Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service taught through in-house training
- Must be able to communicate clearly
Physical Requirements / Environment / Work Conditions:
- Must have high level of mobility/flexibility
- Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times
- Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must possess a high level of coordination
- Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
- Must be able to fit through an opening 30” wide
- Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling
- Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors
- Requires continual standing and walking
Benefits & Perks:
Disclaimer
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the employee may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Key Skills
Kitchen managementStaff supervisionFood safetySanitationInventory managementBudgetingCommunicationProblem solvingQuality controlTeam leadershipCustomer serviceEquipment maintenanceTemperature monitoringSupply ordering
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & Leadership
Benefits
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountsHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementParental leaveTraining & developmentVision insuranceWellness resourcesEducational assistanceCompetitive payService award incentiveDaily payFlexible scheduleFree meals
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Kitchen Leader is responsible for directing kitchen staff to meet daily operational goals and ensuring high standards of guest satisfaction. They also manage budget expenses, maintain facility safety, and oversee food quality and temperature standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$16 - $20
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
3550
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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