Lead Line Cook

Crockett Hotel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k plan

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Greenleigh in Houston is seeking a Lead Line Cook to lead the line and support the culinary team. You will prepare menu items, ensure quality and presentation, and help maintain a high standard of food safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires 2–4 years of Line Cook experience with supervisory exposure. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to coordinate daily operations and ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience as a Line Cook, with previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food presentation.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support line cooks during daily service to ensure efficient kitchen operations and exceptional food quality.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Execute food production in a timely manner during service periods while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in coordinating daily kitchen operations and workflow.
• Set up, maintain, and oversee assigned workstations with proper mise en place.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, portioning, and plating across all menu items.
• Monitor food preparation and perform quality checks before dishes are served.
• Train, mentor, and support new and existing culinary team members on recipes, techniques, and kitchen standards.

Skills

Line Cook

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Leadership

Teamwork

Job description

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Lead Line Cook

The Greenleigh, Houston, TX, US

The Greenleigh River Oaks - Opening Summer 2026

In a world where natural beauty meets big-city sensibilities, The Greenleigh invites sophisticated travelers and locals to escape to an urban oasis flavored by unexpected creativity. With a coveted location neighboring the charms of River Oaks, and the culture of Uptown's energy, The Greenleigh is the one place that truly celebrates, and elevates, the unexpected nature of Houston.

At The Greenleigh, our culinary experiences are rooted in creativity, quality, and thoughtful execution. The Lead Line Cook plays a critical role in bringing our restaurant concepts to life by preparing exceptional dishes while providing day-to-day leadership and support to the culinary team.

This role is ideal for an experienced culinary professional who thrives in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, leads by example, and is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and operational excellence.

Requested Tasks

• Lead and support line cooks during daily service to ensure efficient kitchen operations and exceptional food quality.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Execute food production in a timely manner during service periods while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in coordinating daily kitchen operations and workflow.
• Set up, maintain, and oversee assigned workstations with proper mise en place.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, portioning, and plating across all menu items.
• Monitor food preparation and perform quality checks before dishes are served.
• Train, mentor, and support new and existing culinary team members on recipes, techniques, and kitchen standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Assist with inventory organization, receiving deliveries, and minimizing product waste.
• Foster positive communication and teamwork throughout the kitchen.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience as a Line Cook, with previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food presentation.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate team members.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency and quality.
• Ability to follow recipes and execute dishes with precision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, tools, and knives.

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company‑matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well‑being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.