Lead Line Cook - Soho House Portland

Soho House•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Soho House, a Lead Line Cook is responsible for assisting the Sous Chef, Executive Sous, and Executive Chef with inventory, supervision of staff, food preparation, and executing quality and consistent dishes. The Lead Line Cook supervises staff in the absence of the Sous Chef and has experience managing different stations. A successful Lead Line Cook is passionate about food and people, providing a positive influence and atmosphere for all kitchen employees. Key priorities include knowledge of food safety and quality control, directing service, expediting food, and setting the pace in the kitchen.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 to 4 + years kitchen experience and proven leader within previous teams.
Proven ability / experience to manage all stations on the line.
Food handler’s certificate.
Strong communicator, collaborator and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team.
Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team.
Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekends, and holidays (as needed).
Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch.

Responsibilities

Well-versed on all menu items and able to produce consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced and demanding environments.
Assist with inventory and purchasing to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost.
Overseeing wastage, cooking temps and quality to reduce additional costs, to make all line staff aware of the cost of product and how it contributes to the profit and loss of the company.
Production and a-la-carte dish(s) execution, including weekend feast ideas and family meal.
Supervise staff on the line and delegate tasks as needed while also ensuring proper procedure is followed when clocking in and out for shifts as well as breaks.
Support Executive Chef and Executive Sous with end of shift reports and handover sheets.
Maintain company target goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service; 3-8-10.
Be an influencer and remain calm under pressure, providing a welcoming work environment that increases staff morale.
Train and educate new and existing team members on “Cook House.”
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.