Lead Line Cook

Heritage Hotels & Resorts • Santa Fe, NM

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Line Cook serves as the operational leader of the kitchen for a single-outlet concept, providing hands-on leadership while ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, safety, and efficient service execution. This role leads the day-to-day culinary operations during service by setting the standard for execution, organization, and teamwork. Working in close partnership with the Food & Beverage Manager, the Lead Line Cook helps create an outstanding guest experience by maintaining operational excellence, coaching team members, and ensuring every plate leaving the kitchen meets established standards. While this position does not oversee menu development or culinary creativity, it plays a vital role in bringing the restaurant's culinary vision to life through flawless execution, quality control, and collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of professional cooking experience required.
• Current New Mexico Food Handler Certification required.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and line operations.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, carry, push and pull up to 30+ pounds.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High-volume and fine dining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily line operations and support station setup, execution and breakdown.
• Coordinate kitchen workflow and maintain service timing with leadership.
• Ensure consistent food quality, portioning and presentation.
• Coach and support line and prep cooks to maintain strong performance.
• Monitor prep levels, inventory flow and food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized and professional kitchen environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• 25% match for 401k
• Generous employee discounts across Heritage Hotels, restaurants, spa and retail
• Complimentary meals during scheduled shifts
• Free employee parking
• Growth and development opportunities
• A place to let your creativity shine
• Supportive, people-first culture rooted in New Mexico pride and community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED