Lead Cook

About the role

As the Lead Cook you prepare high-quality meals according to company standards, menu specifications, and production schedules set by the Executive Chef. You may direct the work of other kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and instruct them in the preparation and production of all meal periods. Following standard operating procedures and kitchen systems—including preparation logs, inventories, and product usage—is essential. You are responsible for maintaining and adhering to the health and food-safety program at all times in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals according to company standards and menu specifications
• Follow production schedules set by the Executive Chef
• Direct, delegate, and instruct kitchen staff in meal preparation and production
• Maintain kitchen systems: preparation logs, inventories, and product usage
• Adhere to health and food-safety programs per state and federal regulations

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ grill experience
• Experience leading and directing the work of others (helpful)
• Experience with receiving orders and inventory control (helpful)
• High school diploma and/or equivalent work experience
• Culinary Arts education (preferred)
• Serve-Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training (preferred)

Skills

• Leadership and problem-solving
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to share knowledge and teach others
• High-level customer service
• Effective communication with guests and team members
• Ability to follow instructions, learn quickly, and pay attention to detail
• Maintain composure under pressure
• Demonstrates creativity
• Safe use and operation of production kitchen equipment
• Knife skills, grill, broiler, sauté, and expediter skills
• Garde manger experience
• Speed in meal production while ensuring high-quality food

Benefits

• Up to 80% employer contribution toward individual health plans
• Affordable dental and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA options
• 401K plan with discretionary yearly match
• Paid group term life insurance for select positions
• 50% shared-cost short-term disability
• Option to purchase additional employee-paid life insurance
• Robust PTO plan and 7 paid holidays
• Earned wage access program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sober support network and recovery-friendly workplace
• Exclusive hotel travel discounts
• Additional property-specific benefits may be available