Lead Line Cook: Elevate Service & Team Leadership

Grand Hyatt Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee hotel discounts

Paid vacation & sick time

Free parking

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Nashville is seeking a Lead Line Cook to lead the production line on à la carte service, ensuring high-quality food preparation and consistent presentation while guiding teammates.

You will apply advanced culinary techniques, prepare fast, accurate orders, produce sauces and specialty dishes, and maintain sanitary workstations. A background check is required; high standards of safety and teamwork are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months as a line cook and 3 months as a pantry/prep cook; or an equivalent combination of experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of à la carte cooking, meat temperatures, and presentation standards to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.
• Prepare orders received from waitstaff quickly and accurately, ensuring food leaves the kitchen in peak condition.
• Produce sauces, compounds, and specialty dishes using appropriate cooking methods such as poaching, sautéing, and more.
• Prep food products using standard techniques and ensure readiness for service.
• Learn and master menus, recipes, preparation methods, and presentation guidelines.
• Store food properly in containers and at correct storage and holding temperatures.
• Support other kitchen departments by preparing items as needed and prep for the next shift and following day.
• Maintain workstations, utensils, equipment, and refrigeration in a clean and sanitary condition in compliance with state, county, and company regulations.
• When functioning in a lead capacity: assign tasks, oversee performance, and take responsibility for assigned staff in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

à la carte cooking

Leadership

Food safety

Multitasking

Line cook

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Grand Hyatt Nashville is seeking a Lead Line Cook to lead the production line on à la carte service, ensuring high-quality food preparation and consistent presentation while guiding teammates.

You will apply advanced culinary techniques, prepare fast, accurate orders, produce sauces and specialty dishes, and maintain sanitary workstations. A background check is required; high standards of safety and teamwork are expected.