Benefits:
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement
Head Chef – Kidlavie Nebraska LLC
📍 Location: 3001 S 144th St, Omaha, NE 68144
📌 Full-Time | On-Site
About Kidlavie
Kidlavie is a vibrant indoor family entertainment center and café offering fresh food, fun experiences, and a safe play space for children and families.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and reliable high energy Head Chef capable of running a full-service kitchen who will help elevate and separate our food and dining experience from all other entertainment centers.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, supporting and directing the cooks and dishwasher, managing expo, producing high quality food to spec with decent ticket times, ensuring the kitchen meets health and safety standards, time and temp logs, inventory and ordering. You will also be in control of managing food waste/labor costs.
Key Responsibilities
🍽️ Culinary Operations
Prepare and cook menu items to Kidlavie standards
Maintain food quality, taste consistency, and presentation
Ensure proper portioning and recipe execution
Oversee food prep, storage, and labeling
Manage kitchen opening & closing procedures
Maintain inventory levels and inform management of needs
Kitchen Safety & Cleanliness
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
Ensure compliance with local health codes and DOH standards
Follow safe food handling, temperature logs, and storage rules
Monitor equipment and coordinate repairs when needed
Enforce daily cleaning checklists for all kitchen stations
Team Collaboration
Work closely with the Restaurant & Park Manager
Supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen assistants
Train new staff on recipes, standards, and safety
Maintain positive, efficient communication with front-of-house staff
Support a friendly, family-oriented environment in the restaurant
Customer Experience Support
Ensure food is served fresh, accurate, and on time
Assist with high-volume periods and party orders
Support special menu items for holidays, events, or parties
Requirements
Proven experience as a Chef, Line Cook, or Kitchen Lead
Strong culinary knowledge and cooking techniques
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of kitchen safety and food sanitation
Excellent time management and organization
Must be available on weekends
Preferred Qualifications
Servsafe Food Handler or Food Manager certification (preferred)
Experience in family dining, quick service, or cafe-style kitchens
Ability to support menu development
Employee Benefits (What You’ll Get)
Free Park Tickets for family members on approved dates
Employee Discounts on meals
Free Training & Certification Programs, including food safety courses
Opportunities for advancement as Kidlavie grows
A supportive, fun, and fast-paced work environment inside a family-oriented venue
Flexible scheduling & competitive pay