Lead Line Cook

Gin & Luck • Washington, DC

77d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Line Cooks are responsible for preparing food, assisting kitchen staff, and setting up their assigned stations according to the Chef's instructions and company standards. This role involves arranging, preparing, and breaking down stations while maintaining high hygienic standards. The position reports to the Front of House Manager, Bar Manager, and Regional Manager, and requires collaboration with other Line Cooks and back-of-house staff.

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven Line Cook experience in a reputable establishment
• Demonstrates solid understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles and food safety practices
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency in food quality and presentation
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining various kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, broilers, fryers, and other essential culinary tools
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with team members
• Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; and time for All Staff meetings and tastings
• Patience and adaptability
• Self-motivated and a team player
• High ethics, hard worker, and a great sense of humor

Nice To Haves

• 3-4 years of Line Cook experience in a high-volume establishment
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and personality to provide a memorable experience for patrons
• Demonstrate the Core Values of Gin & Luck: Curiosity, A.B.K., Pursuit of Excellence, Contagious Joy, Connection

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong sense of ownership of all culinary offerings.
• Ensure adequate preparation to execute service and the full menu nightly.
• Execute culinary offerings with precision and care.
• Report product needs to the Front of House Manager.
• Assist Culinary management with special projects, kitchen operations, and menu development.
• Act as a point of contact for the kitchen.
• Assist in training new hires.
• Maintain effective communication with culinary management, FOH management, and all staff.
• Assist in overseeing kitchen staff programming to ensure service and hospitality standards are met.
• Maintain patron satisfaction by executing, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage, and service offerings.
• Maintain complete knowledge of products, including ingredients, descriptions, sourcing, brands, and allergens.
• Use heightened awareness for allergy tables and code according to allergy standards.
• Provide inspiration and creative influence to the Culinary Team in keeping with Core Values.
• Maintain Company policies and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Comply with sanitation standards and procedures according to health and legal regulations.
• Assist in facility maintenance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Catch up on internal communication via Slack before shifts.
• Approach each shift with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and readiness to contribute.
• Check in with staff in respective spaces upon arrival to offer assistance.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Communicate with Culinary Management nightly in “Post Op” about opportunities to improve kitchen function and product.
• Help promote a safe and clean environment for co-workers and guests, maintaining the ABK mantra.
• Work proactively with Event staff to execute all events to company standards.
• Focus on continuing education in all facets of operations (Bar, Kitchen, Service).
• Update knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities.
• Assist in training new hires by guiding them, answering questions, providing workflow advice, and teaching expectations, steps of service, and SOPs.
• Act in a professional manner and represent the company graciously.
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• $28/hour plus a point percentage of full house tip pool based on hours worked per shift
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k and life insurance are included in our benefits package for full-time/part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed