Lead Line Cook

Gussie's; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a brand new neighborhood bar in downtown Raleigh! Join a dynamic team that values exceptional hospitality and creativity. This role focuses on delivering high-quality cuisine while fostering a fun and supportive work environment. With a commitment to employee wellness and growth, you’ll receive the training and tools needed to succeed in the hospitality industry. Be part of a vibrant culture where your contributions matter, and help create memorable experiences for our guests. If you’re passionate about food and hospitality, this is the perfect chance to grow your career!

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Opportunity for Advancement

Training & Development

Fun Culture

Formal Training and Education

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in kitchen preparation and line cooking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stock, and maintain high-quality cuisine for guests.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Follow food handling guidelines and safety checklists.

Skills

Kitchen Preparation

Line Cooking

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Convection Oven

Grill

Fryer

Cooking Equipment

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Gussie’s is a brand spankin’ new neighborhood bar opening up just on the edge of downtown Raleigh and we’re now officially looking for other professional misfits to join the team.

What do we mean by neighborhood bar? We’re an all year round, good time neighborhood bar, a new version of an old idea, the local spot where you always feel comfortable, your “secret” that you tell all your friends to visit when they’re in town, the place you go to see your neighbors, make new friends and enjoy a damn fine time from folks who take their bites and sips seriously but not themselves. Craft cocktails, local beer, a thoughtful wine selection and a kitchen pumping out delicious comfort food.

Who are we and what do we care about? At Gussie’s we aim to create a work environment of high performance, high reward -while we work hard, we also strive for a balance that works for every employee. Whatever level you are looking to aim for in the hospitality industry, we’d like use our years of experience from New York to Los Angeles to help you get there. If you’re looking to get in on the ground floor with some folks with big plans, North South Hospitality, owners of Gussie’s Raleigh, will be expanding and would love to have you grow with us. Goals of the company include exceptional hospitality, creativity, food & beverage offerings, sustainability, and the health and wellness of our employees, guests, and community.

The Team. That’s you! (Hopefully!!!) There’s an old saying that a company’s biggest asset is its people. We don’t necessarily agree. We think our biggest asset is the RIGHT PEOPLE. Our team is the bedrock of all that we do, all that we strive for, all of our dreamiest dreams are nothing without the team. And because of that, like every other single detail in Gussie’s, only the best is good enough. And because we hire the best, we want the best for them. Employee wellness and work life balance are at the top of our core values. This is a spot where you can learn and grow, both on your own and within the company. We want to provide all the best training and tools you need to be successful and attain your goals. Optimism, enthusiasm, curiosity, integrity and a genuine knack for hospitality are all prerequisites. Kindness, work ethic and gracious hospitality are ultimately the coin of the realm. That sounds like a Zelda reference. It isn’t though, unless you think that’s cool, then, sure, it totally is.

KEY PHILOSOPHIES:

• This is a people business. We put people first.
• Never stop learning. Good today, better tomorrow.
• Adapt & overcome. Things can and will change.
• Be easy to work with and thoughtful in how you work.
• Ask others how they are feeling, not how they are doing.
• Longevity is more important than immediate gratification. We are building bars to last.
• Yesterday is the distant past, start each day with a clean slate.
• Trust your instincts, you’re here because you’re great.
• Communicate, over-communicate, and then communicate some more.
• We are all teachers and all students. You are only as good as your immediate replacement.
• Keep your emotions and your wits about you; let your passions and your dreams run wild.
• Don’t pass the buck, always pass the credit.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately and efficiently prepares, stocks, and maintains the highest quality cuisine for our guests, complying consistently with our standard portion sizes, recipes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven flat top range, refrigeration equipment, and adhere to all regulations for cleanliness and sanitation
• Follow all food handling sanitary guidelines, maintain safety checklists and food temperature logs
• Closes the kitchen properly - follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assisting others
• Promptly report all product shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to Kitchen Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum two years experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Be able to be on your feet for 8-9 hours, reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting
• Must be at least 18 years old

SCHEDULE:

• Evening availability Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday Brunch
• Schedule flexibility will be valued as we grow Gussie’s and try to expand our opening hours.

PAY/BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Great opportunities for advancement
• Fun Culture
• Employee Discounts
• Friendly competitions
• Recognition
• Formal Training and Education
• Career Growth Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally protected status. We encourage and welcome all applicants to apply.