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Kitchen Guard

Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Foreman

Kitchen Guard, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511

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Responsive recruiter Replies within 24 hours. Please note: This role is an overnight shift—typically starting around 8‑10 pm and finishing around 4‑6 am. Candidates with overnight work experience are strongly preferred. This will be a full‑time position working 40‑55 hours per week. This is a leadership position that involves leading a night crew and provides opportunity to advance within the organization.

Why join us?

Competitive Pay

Weekly Bonus (up to $250) Opportunity

Paid Holidays

Free Uniforms While Working

Company Vehicle While Working

Paid Training

Who are we? Kitchen Guard is a growing leader in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, protecting restaurants and facilities with fire‑safe, code‑compliant service. We combine top technology, unmatched service, and a commitment to excellence. We’re not another faceless chain—we’re your neighbors, and we take pride in our work.

Job Overview As a Foreman / Lead Technician at our Nebraska location, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, leading a two‑person crew providing professional cleaning of kitchen exhaust systems (hoods, filters, ducts, and fans) according to NFPA 96 standards. You’ll run nightly service routes, manage job quality, oversee safety, and be the face of Kitchen Guard at customer sites.

Responsibilities

Clean and service commercial kitchen exhaust systems, covering hoods, ductwork, filters, and exhaust fans

Efficiently set up and take down job sites and equipment

Perform tasks independently without direct supervision

Lead and train route technicians

Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles

Manage inventory and supplies

Document service details and customer conditions

Ensure strict compliance with all safety protocols

Solve problems on‑site and communicate effectively with customers

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required)

Physically able to climb ladders to gain rooftop access to commercial establishments

Ability to squat, lift, and carry 50 lbs., a minimum of 100 ft.

Able to stand for 10 hours at a time

Able to work overnight shifts (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM)

Have excellent attention to detail and work fast and efficiently

Experience leading a small crew (preferred)

Hands‑on mentality—willing to work alongside the team

High reliability and customer service focus

Ready to Lead? If you take pride in doing high‑quality work, leading by example, and keeping kitchens safe, we want to hear from you.

Join us in paving the way for excellence in commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services. We await your passion and expertise!

Kitchen Guard is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Kitchen Guard is revolutionizing the commercial kitchen exhaust and cleaning industry. Backed by modern and sophisticated technology, Kitchen Guard prides itself on being customer‑focused and providing only the highest quality, professional, and consultative service available. Our mission is to help restaurants and other facilities with a commercial kitchen be fire‑safe and remain compliant with local, state, and federal regulations for kitchen safety and cleanliness.

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