Job Code: 1628
Location: Center City Philadelphia (Public Market Area)
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, professional environment.

The Role

A well-established, high-volume food operation located inside a major Philadelphia public market is hiring a Kitchen Manager / Lead Cook to oversee back-of-house operations.

The menu focuses on scratch-made, comfort-driven food prepared with quality ingredients, including breakfast items, burgers, cheesesteaks, fried chicken, and classic pub fare.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a strong breakfast or short-order cook ready to step into management while remaining active on the line — without late nights.

Why This Role Works

• $24/hour, paid weekly

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

• Bonus potential based on performance

• Medical benefits

• Paid time off

• Employee dining discounts

• Free parking

• No night shifts

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

• Consistent, high-volume business in a professional kitchen

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

• Coordinate with FOH 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

• Hands-on 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 a steady leadership presence

• Calm, organized, and efficient under pressure

• Self-motivated, reliable, and consistent

• Comfortable leading while staying hands-on

• Team-oriented with a respectful, positive attitude

• Comfortable with 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.