Lead Line Cook

Bighornlaw; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant is seeking a talented cook to enhance its service operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences. You will lead the kitchen team, create innovative menus, and ensure compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, experience in fast-paced kitchens, and a passion for culinary innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience building, motivating, and leading a team.
• Understanding of kitchen sanitation and safety practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and monitor performance criteria for team members.
• Create new and unique menu items and specials.
• Supervise food preparation and ensure attractive presentation.

Skills

Team Building

Menu Innovation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our popular restaurants are looking for a talented cook to lead our service operations and give our guests a great dining experience. We require an effective supervisor who can produce innovative menus and recipes, oversee all food leaving the kitchen, and guarantee health and safety regulations are met. Our ideal candidate is an inventive culinary leader who can recruit and develop great personnel to provide guests with a top-notch dining experience. You must have experience in a high volume fast paced kitchen operation and have experience leading staff. Apply today if you are ready to bring your creative culinary expertise to our exciting restaurant!

Responsibilities

• Set and monitor performance criteria for team members, as well as provide advice and direction to support and maintain an efficient kitchen
• Establish a collaborative environment for kitchen workers by educating recruits and hiring personnel that fit the corporate culture
• Create new and unique menu items and specials using various ingredients in an innovative way
• Supervise all food preparation in the kitchen, including procedures, portioning, garnishing, and ensure that all meals and dishes are attractively presented

Qualifications

• This role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a team
• Understanding and compliance with kitchen sanitation, safety and equipment usage, and food storage
• Candidates must have completed high school or received similar certification such as a GED
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers

Compensation

$23-$25 hourly

About The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem is a vibrant and one-of-a-kind accommodation on the North Shore of Boston. This 44-room boutique Salem hotel isin the middle of the action on the bustling Essex Street pedestrian mall in the city center. It is home to two restaurants: The Roof, Salem's only open-air rooftop dining experience serving creative Mexican cuisine, and Counter, inspired by the lunch counters of mid-century department stores, serving a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and pizza.