Frothy Monkey is hiring a full-time Kitchen Line Lead for our Chattanooga location to lead our kitchen through breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. We focus on creating original dishes made from fresh, quality ingredients, served in a cozy and approachable atmosphere.

Open 7 days a week, 363 days a year, we offer a consistent and welcoming experience to our guests — and this role also supports our catering business.

The right candidate will:

• Be an optimistic, warm individual who works well independently as well as in teams, and takes pleasure in making others happy

• Demonstrate strong leadership with the ability to train, mentor, and manage staff effectively

• Have previous experience cooking in and overseeing high-volume, from-scratch kitchens

• Be organized, able to multitask, and thrive in high-pressure environments

• Understand and uphold food safety and cleanliness standards

• Be eager to grow, problem-solve creatively, and contribute ideas

• Love their local community and promote a spirit of inclusiveness in the workplace

Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• ServSafe Certification

• 2–3 years of experience working in a high-volume kitchen

• At least 1 year in a kitchen leadership role (e.g., Line Lead, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager)

• Proficiency with scratch cooking and working with fresh ingredients

• Working knowledge of health codes and food safety regulations

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Availability to work full-time, including weekends and holidays

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Communication

• Maintain a respectful and positive tone with team members

• Deliver feedback constructively and professionally

• Set the tone for urgency and excellence on the line

• Communicate with FOH staff regarding ticket times, 86’d items, and special needs

Training & Station Mastery

• Master all kitchen stations and assist with cross-training the team

• Train team members to uphold Frothy’s culinary and service standards

Execution & Quality Control

• Lead full line setup and oversee prep levels to minimize outages

• Maintain consistency in food presentation and quality

• Conduct line checks and enforce prep standards

• Ensure accurate ordering based on pars and cost control goals

Food Safety & Compliance

• Be ServSafe certified

• Complete and maintain required logs (taste/temp, time/temp, cooling, etc.)

• Ensure sanitation procedures are followed, including proper dishwashing, handwashing, thawing, and cooking protocols

• Adhere to FIFO (First In, First Out) practices

Cleanliness & Maintenance

• Lead daily and deep cleaning efforts throughout the kitchen

• Ensure equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained

• Monitor and enforce opening/closing protocols

• Keep floors clean, workspaces dust-free, and stainless surfaces polished

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Frothy covers 50% of premiums)

• Health Savings Account (with $25 monthly Frothy contribution)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Free Shift Meal and Staff Beverages

• Employee Assistance Program (Free)

• Employee Perks & Discount Program (Free)

• Free Life Insurance

• Short & Long-Term Disability Plans

• 30% Discount on Retail Merchandise