Lead Line Cook-Tempo by Hilton Opening Soon

Tempo By Hilton San Diego Del Mar•San Diego, CA

22h•$23 - $25

About The Position

The Lead Cook supervises daily kitchen operations and ensures high-quality food preparation, consistent presentation, and compliance with food safety standards. The role supports and oversees line staff, coordinates service flow, monitors food quality, and maintains kitchen cleanliness and organization. It also contributes to staff training, waste reduction, and an exceptional guest dining experience. The position requires preparing menu items to standardized recipes and portion guidelines; complying with company, hotel, and brand standards; monitoring food quality and presentation; safely handling, labeling, rotating, and storing ingredients; and following sanitation, health department, preparation, timing, and temperature requirements. The Lead Cook trains kitchen employees, helps manage inventory and supplies, accommodates allergen-friendly and special-diet requests, collaborates with front-of-house staff, performs assigned opening and closing procedures, and provides coverage for other kitchen roles. Additional duties may be assigned by the General Manager or Assistant General Manager. This is active kitchen work involving standing for the duration of a shift, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and handling equipment and materials. The role may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. Availability for extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
One to two years of relevant work experience preferred.
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
Availability to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
Ability to follow verbal instructions and complete assigned tasks within required timeframes.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Ability to receive and respond to supervision, feedback, coaching, and disciplinary guidance.
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to clearly convey information and expectations.
Ability to make quick, accurate decisions when choosing among alternative courses of action.
Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
Strong listening skills and ability to understand and address concerns raised by coworkers and guests.
Ability to read chemical product labels and follow proper usage and safety guidelines.
Ability to stand and remain active for the duration of a shift; frequently bend, stoop, reach, and handle equipment and materials.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to standardized recipes, quality expectations, and portion guidelines.
Comply with company, hotel, and brand standards and food preparation procedures, timing, and temperature requirements.
Monitor food quality, taste, freshness, and presentation throughout meal periods.
Handle, rotate, label, and store food and ingredients using FIFO practices.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
Train new kitchen employees on cooking procedures, equipment use, safety practices, and station responsibilities.
Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and equipment functionality, and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
Assist with inventory control by tracking usage, minimizing waste, and communicating supply needs.
Accurately prepare allergen-friendly and special-diet requests.
Collaborate with front-of-house staff to support communication and smooth service flow.
Perform assigned kitchen opening and closing procedures.
Provide coverage for other kitchen roles as needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by the General Manager or Assistant General Manager.