Lead Line Cook

RMD Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip-Eligible

Job summary

Lumi in San Diego, CA is seeking a Lead Line Cook for a part-time, hourly role. The position offers $21.50–$23.00 per hour plus tips. You will join a fast-paced, upscale kitchen focused on quality, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of culinary experience in high-volume settings, strong communication, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Join our dedicated culinary team today.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary or kitchen experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume restaurants, hotels, or events preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide line cooks and dishwashers during service.
• Execute menu items with consistency, quality, and urgency.
• Ensure stations remain clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and proper product rotation (FIFO).
• Communicate effectively with chefs and kitchen team to maintain ticket times.
• Assist with prep, inventory, opening/closing duties, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Uphold all health, safety, and company standards.

Skills

Line cook experience

Team leadership

Food quality

Communication

Prep and inventory

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Position: Lead Line Cook Location: San Diego, CA
Job Id: 166 # of Openings: 1

Lead Line Cook

Hourly | Part-Time | $21.50–$23.00/hr + Tip-Eligible

We’re seeking experienced, dependable Lead Line Cooks who thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume culinary environment. This role is ideal for strong team players who are passionate about food quality, kitchen leadership, and supporting smooth day-to-day operations.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Support and guide line cooks and dishwashers during service
• Execute menu items with consistency, quality, and urgency
• Ensure stations remain clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and proper product rotation (FIFO)
• Communicate effectively with chefs and kitchen team to maintain ticket times
• Assist with prep, inventory, opening/closing duties, and kitchen cleanliness
• Uphold all health, safety, and company standards

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of culinary or kitchen experience preferred
• Experience in high-volume restaurants, hotels, or events preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Why Join Our Team

RMD Group creates elevated hospitality experiences through teamwork, passion, and operational excellence. As a Lead Line Cook at Lumi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your culinary career in a high-energy, upscale environment while working alongside an experienced leadership team.

If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality, we’d love to meet you.