Christopher's Lead Line Cook (Full-Time) - Wrigley Mansion

BENCHMARK; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Lead Line Cook to oversee food production and quality control across meat, fish, poultry, sauces, stocks, and all kitchen stations. You will sauté to order, follow recipes, and ensure consistent, high-quality plating for guests.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a fast-paced kitchen, hotel/resort or upscale dining experience, and relevant certifications. Evening/night/weekend availability required; full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of cooking experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Hotel/resort and upscale dining experience preferred; ServeSafeCert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sauté dishes to order following recipes and plating guidelines.
• Prepare all food items per standard recipes to ensure consistency.
• Visually inspect and select items for quality and proper cooking.
• Maintain teamwork and coordinate with staff to ensure smooth service.
• Monitor storage, rotation, and cleanliness per health regulations.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies for production.
• Work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Skills

Sauté

Grill

Food preparation

Quality control

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship / Culinary school preferred

ServeSafe / Food Handler Certification preferred

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

What you will have an opportunity to do:

As a Lead Line Cook, you will be responsible for maintaining and setting up food production and quality control of all meat, fish, poultry, sauces, stocks, seasoning and all other food items prepared in the different kitchen stations. Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to, the following duties: Sauté dishes to order following the restaurants recipes and plating guidelines. Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest. Visually inspect, select and use only food items ideal cooking, in preparation of all menu items. Maintain consistency and work as a team. Check and control the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality. Keep all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations. Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production. Read and employ math skills to follow recipes. The ideal candidate will have grill and Sauté. This is a full‑time position and you must have availability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Sauté dishes to order following the restaurants recipes and plating guidelines.
• Prepare all food items according to standard recipes and/or as specified on guest check to ensure consistency of product to the guest.
• Visually inspect, select and use only food items ideal cooking, in preparation of all menu items.
• Maintain consistency and work as a team.
• Check and control the proper storage of product, monitoring age and condition of all food items to rotate and maintain highest quality.
• Keep all refrigeration equipment, storage and working areas clean and clutter free, complying with Health department regulations.
• Prepare daily requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Read and employ math skills to follow recipes.

What are we looking for?

EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent Graduate of an Apprenticeship or accredited Culinary School, preferred

EXPERIENCE At least three (3) years of cooking experience in a professional, fast‑paced kitchen Prior hotel / resort experience, preferred Upscale / luxury dining experience, preferred

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES Maricopa County Food Handler Card ServeSafe Food Handler Certification, preferred

Compensation:

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.