Lead Line Cook

Sage Restaurant Group; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a Lead Line Cook in Asbury Park to ensure quality control and efficient kitchen operations. Candidates should have 1-2 years of related experience. This full-time position includes benefits like health savings accounts, insurance, and hotel discounts.

Benefits

401(k)

Health savings accounts

Insurance

Paid FMLA

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in a related role with Sage or similar organization.
• Understanding of cooking practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper service through quality control and training of line cooks.
• Monitor line setup for efficiency during meal periods.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and manage food preparation.

Skills

Cooking practices

Kitchen procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sage Hospitality Group Lead Line Cook Asbury Park, New Jersey Apply Now

At Sage Hospitality Group, we’re not just hiring—we’re building a team of bold, forward-thinking leaders with a passion for innovation and a drive to disrupt the status quo. We’re looking for power players with ambition, heart, and the desire to grow into something greater.

We create space for both professional growth and personal fulfillment, focusing on our passions, well-being, and purpose.

Founded on bold individuality, Sage Hospitality Group has created some of the world’s most exceptional hotels, restaurants, and guest experiences. We value curious, driven, community-minded individuals who follow their own path.

If you’re someone who makes change happen, then you belong here.

Job Overview

Ensure proper service through quality control, training of line cooks, and maintaining sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Verify all items against recipe cards and use records, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Monitor line setup for efficiency during meal periods.
• Maintain equipment and enforce kitchen cleanliness policies.
• Prepare food following recipes and standards, coordinating with servers.
• Manage pre-prepared food, avoiding overproduction.
• Label, date, and rotate perishables per SOP, maintaining proper temperatures.
• Check stock levels, plan preparations, and address shortages.
• Store unused food properly, covering and dating perishables.
• Assist in controlling food costs and minimizing waste per SOP.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

1-2 years in a related role with Sage or similar organization.

Knowledge/Skills

• Understanding of cooking practices and kitchen procedures.

Physical Demands

Lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 70 lbs; climb, bend, and stand for long periods; work in varying temperatures; communicate effectively; follow instructions.

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including 401(k), health savings accounts, insurance, paid FMLA, Employee Assistance Program, and hotel discounts.