About the Role
Location: Black Rock, St. Michael
Salary: BBD $3,750–$5,500 per month, based on experience and demonstrated ability, plus a quarterly bonus
Schedule: Full-time; scheduled shifts within Tuesday–Saturday availability between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM
Yelluh Meat is looking for an experienced Operations Lead to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business, front of house and back of house.
We need someone who can lead the whole team, control stock, cash and labour, hold standards on every shift and keep the operation running without constant supervision from the directors.
What You Will Be Responsible For
Leading all front-of-house and back-of-house operations
Overseeing daily prep, cooking and service line performance
Running opening and closing with zero checklist gaps
Closing and securing the restaurant when running the shift
Holding the team to food-safety, portioning and recipe standards
Managing inventory, waste (2% target) and storage rotation
Sourcing and ordering breadfruit, pallet wood, gas and all other supplies within budget
Setting tills, managing and ordering the change bank and preparing bank deposits
Entering invoices in MarginEdge
Building the weekly schedule and controlling daily labour
Handling guest complaints and authorising voids, comps and discounts
Managing and troubleshooting the POS and keeping POS inventories up to date
Building the leadership rota so a leader runs every shift
Giving and receiving a written handover at every shift change
Training and onboarding new hires
Coaching staff, correcting poor performance and following the disciplinary procedure
Protecting company assets and documenting shortages or damage
Planning, staffing and running catering orders
Reporting on controls and hitting assigned targets
Keeping the equipment maintenance schedule and arranging repairs
Managing pest control and fire safety, including extinguishers and inspections
Keeping licences, health inspections and staff food handler certificates current
All staff report directly or indirectly to the Operations Lead. The Kitchen Lead and Service Lead report directly to the Operations Lead, who reports to the directors. Leaders work rotating opening and closing shifts, with a written handover between them.
What We Are Looking For
You should have:
At least 3 years of food and beverage leadership experience
Experience leading a team in a high-volume restaurant or food-service environment
A proven ability to train staff and hold a team accountable
Strong food-safety and sanitation discipline
Experience with inventory, ordering, cash handling and scheduling
Strong communication and organisation
A solution-oriented approach to problems
Impeccable ethics, reliability and discretion with confidential business information
A valid food handler certificate
Experience across both front and back of house is preferred.
Experience with Revel POS, MarginEdge or catering operations is an asset.
Compensation
BBD $3,750–$5,500 per month
Placement within the range will reflect experience and demonstrated ability. A quarterly bonus of 5–10% is paid on food cost, waste and checklist results.
This is a full-time position with a 90-day probation. Staff meals and training are provided.
Selection Process
Qualified applicants may progress through:
Initial application review
10–15 minute screening call
Structured interview
Paid practical Operations Lead assessment
Professional reference checks
Finalists completing the practical assessment will receive BBD $100.
We are hiring now and will move quickly with strong candidates.