Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader — Culinary Excellence

Atrium Hospitality; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Brand discounts

Job summary

Atrium Hospitality is seeking a qualified culinary leader for its Albuquerque Embassy Suites location. The role focuses on serving as the kitchen lead, guiding cooks, and ensuring top quality dishes.

You will coordinate with culinary leadership to keep operations smooth and staff organized while maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate brings at least two years of culinary experience, a Serve Safe certification (or the ability to obtain it), and strong leadership and

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary experience preferred.
• Serve Safe Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Strong leadership and communication skills in a collaborative kitchen environment
• Ability to stay organized and thrive under pressure
• Culinary training or formal education preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to leader during service, supporting cooks and ensuring food meets quality standards
• Partner with culinary leadership to manage kitchen operations and staff coordination
• Oversee prep work, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment upkeep
• Jump into daily cooking duties, multitasking with ease and attention to detail
• Contribute new ideas and showcase your skills in a specialty area such as sauté, grill, pastry, or global cuisine

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Atrium Hospitality is seeking a qualified culinary leader for its Albuquerque Embassy Suites location. The role focuses on serving as the kitchen lead, guiding cooks, and ensuring top quality dishes.

You will coordinate with culinary leadership to keep operations smooth and staff organized while maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate brings at least two years of culinary experience, a Serve Safe certification (or the ability to obtain it), and strong leadership and