Head Chef / Kitchen Manager – $24/hr + Medical | Daytime Only

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Head Chef / Kitchen Manager – $24/hr + Medical | Daytime Only

Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Code: 1624
    Location: Center City Philadelphia (Public Market Environment)
    Schedule: Full-Time | 5 Days/Week | No Nights

    Daytime kitchen leadership role with no night shifts.
    Earn $24/hour paid weekly, receive medical benefits, bonus potential, and free parking, while leading a high-volume kitchen with consistent daytime hours in a stable, supportive environment.

    The Opportunity

    A well-established, high-volume pub-style food operation inside a major Philadelphia public market is hiring a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead back-of-house operations.

    The kitchen serves comfort-focused, scratch-made food using local ingredients, including breakfast items, burgers, cheesesteaks, fried chicken, and classic pub fare.

    This is a hands-on leadership role in a daytime-only kitchen, ideal for a strong breakfast or short-order cook ready to step into management without late nights.

    Why This Role Works

    • $24/hour, paid weekly

    • Average weekly earnings $1,000–$1,500

    • Performance-based bonus potential

    • Medical benefits

    • Paid time off

    • Employee dining discounts

    • Free parking

    • No night shifts

    • Daytime hours only (approximately 8:00am–6:00pm)

    • Stable, high-volume operation with consistent business

    Schedule

    • 50 hours per week

    • 5 days per week (weekends required)

    • No evening or late-night shifts

    What You’ll Do

    • Lead daily BOH operations in a high-volume kitchen

    • Train, schedule, and motivate a BOH team of 5–10

    • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards

    • Ensure recipe accuracy, portion consistency, and plate presentation

    • Work hands-on during service while leading by example

    • Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to support smooth service

    Experience We’re Looking For

    • Previous BOH management or lead cook experience

    • Strong breakfast cook background required

    • High-volume, fast-paced, short-order kitchen experience

    • Experience preparing breakfast items, burgers, cheesesteaks, and fried foods

    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended shifts

    • Food safety certification preferred

    Who You Are

    • Clear communicator with steady leadership presence

    • Calm, organized, and efficient under pressure

    • Self-motivated, reliable, and consistent

    • Comfortable leading while remaining hands-on

    • Team-oriented with a positive, respectful attitude

    • Comfortable with both repetitive and fast-paced work

    How to Apply

    Apply online with your resume and current contact information.
    Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule a conversation.

    Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and have reliable transportation.