Lead Line Cook/Manager
Groveland, FL | $20.00/Hour
Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 AM to Close (typically 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Leadership Opportunity
We are seeking a strong Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef to help lead the daily operations of a busy kitchen. This is not just a cooking role. We are looking for a hands-on leader who can oversee the line, direct kitchen staff, maintain quality standards, and keep service running smoothly during high-volume periods.
The ideal candidate has significant cooking experience, a sense of urgency, and the ability to hold a team accountable while leading by example.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the second-in-command in the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager
- Lead, coach, and develop line cooks and prep staff
- Assign tasks and ensure proper execution throughout each shift
- Monitor food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control
- Maintain kitchen standards, organization, and efficiency
- Assist with scheduling, training, and onboarding kitchen staff
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Manage ticket flow and coordinate kitchen operations during peak service times
- Step into any station as needed to support the team and maintain service levels
- Help oversee inventory, ordering, and product rotation
- Maintain a professional, positive, and accountable kitchen culture
Qualifications
- 3+ years of high-volume restaurant kitchen experience
- Previous experience as a Line Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Kitchen Manager
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing kitchen staff
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
- Ability to remain calm and organized under pressure
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
- Ability to lead by example and hold team members accountable
What We're Looking For
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being a leader on the floor, not just a cook on the line. We need a professional who can take ownership of kitchen operations, motivate the team, maintain high standards, and ensure an excellent guest experience every day.