Lead Cook

The Tavern Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tavern Group is seeking a Lead Cook to drive culinary excellence within their expanding chef-driven restaurant group in Philadelphia. This role involves preparing high-quality menu items, leading a kitchen team, and ensuring a professional cooking environment. With a commitment to food safety, the ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills and a teamwork mentality, contributing to the group's vision of hospitality excellence.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced knife skills and prep knowledge.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing menu items to exact standards and recipes.
• Leading and collaborating with line cooks.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.

Skills

High culinary standards

Attention to detail

Knife skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Join a Growing Restaurant Group Built on Standards and Passion for Food

The Tavern Group is a growing, chef-driven restaurant group passionate about delivering inspired cuisine and exceptional hospitality. We are currently seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Lead Cook who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

This is more than a kitchen job—it’s an opportunity to grow with a group that values creativity, professionalism, and excellence.

What You’ll Do :

As a Lead Line Cook, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining high culinary standards and ensuring a seamless, efficient kitchen operation. You’ll work closely with our Chef and kitchen team to deliver outstanding dishes that reflect both precision and passion.

Your key responsibilities will include :

Preparing and executing menu items to exact standards and recipes

Leading and collaborating with line cooks to ensure service efficiency

Upholding a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment

Receiving, storing, and rotating inventory

Supporting kitchen leadership in daily prep and execution

Maintaining excellent communication with the kitchen and FOH teams

What We’re Looking For :

We’re looking for a motivated professional who brings both technical skill and a team-first mentality. The ideal candidate will have :

High culinary standards and strong attention to detail

The ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume kitchen

Intermediate to advanced knife skills and prep knowledge

Exposure to advanced cooking techniques and terminology

A proactive, self-starting attitude and the ability to lead by example

Strong multitasking and organizational skills

Commitment to food safety and sanitation best practices

Why Work With Us?

At The Tavern Group, we believe our people are our most valuable ingredient. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your skills, be part of a collaborative team, and contribute to a shared vision of hospitality excellence.

Compensation : Competitive and based on experience

Opportunities : Career growth within a dynamic, expanding restaurant group