Grill Lead Cook — High-Volume Kitchen & Mentoring

The Pfister Hotel; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early wage access

Paid time off

Self-parking discount

401(k) match

Employee assistance programs

Career growth opportunities

Free meals during shifts

Hotel room discounts

Restaurant & venue discounts

Health benefits for full-time

Job summary

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced cook supervisor to lead multiple kitchen stations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will maintain quality, presentation, and timing while mentoring junior cooks and ensuring food safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in fine dining/hotel kitchens, strong knife skills, HACCP knowledge, and excellent teamwork abilities. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume environments.
• Advanced knowledge of food preparation techniques, knife skills, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to lead stations independently and manage multiple tasks during peak services.
• Strong communication and teamwork to train and mentor junior cooks.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute complex menu items while maintaining standards of quality, consistency, presentation, and timing.
• Lead assigned kitchen stations, coordinating production and workflow in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Monitor food quality, portions, usage, and techniques while supporting standards and operations.
• Assist culinary leadership with training, coaching, and mentoring less experienced cooks.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations; keep areas clean and organized.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Knife skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Team coaching

Job description

The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced cook supervisor to lead multiple kitchen stations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will maintain quality, presentation, and timing while mentoring junior cooks and ensuring food safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in fine dining/hotel kitchens, strong knife skills, HACCP knowledge, and excellent teamwork abilities. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities await.