Lead Line Cook — Elevate the Line with Day-1 Benefits

Hotel Leveque; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment DAY 1

Paid time off DAY 1

Holiday pay DAY 1

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development

Job summary

First Hospitality seeks a Line Cook to join the Park Place kitchen in Milwaukee. You will work under the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to execute food preparation and presentation, maintaining safety and high-quality standards for Instagram-worthy dishes.

You will lead service lines, train teammates, and coordinate with front-of-house to manage timing, ticket flow, and inventory. This role emphasizes teamwork and consistent food quality.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of culinary experience.
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the kitchen line during assigned shifts, including assigning stations and directing line cooks during service.
• Prepare, cook, and plate menu items according to recipes, quality standards, portion specifications, and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain consistent food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and ticket times throughout service.
• Set up, stock, and conduct line checks before service and properly break down and clean the line afterward.
• Monitor food temperatures, holding times, freshness, product rotation, labeling/date procedures, and proper storage.
• Follow and enforce all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and kitchen procedures.
• Coach, train, and support line cooks on recipes, techniques, station responsibilities, and kitchen procedures.
• Communicate with the chef and front-of-house team regarding ticket times, menu changes, product availability, and service concerns.
• Monitor product levels, assist with inventory and receiving as needed, and communicate prep, ordering, or ingredient needs to the chef.
• Minimize food waste through proper preparation, portioning, storage, product rotation, and inventory practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and properly stocked workstation and ensure team members maintain their assigned areas
• Assist with prep, specials, menu changes, recipe testing, and other kitchen duties as directed.
• Assist the executive chef with banquets and special events as needed.
• Assist with opening, closing, and shift-change procedures to ensure the kitchen is properly prepared for the next service.
• Help maintain a positive, professional, team-oriented kitchen environment and address performance or operational concerns with the chef or management.
• Serve as a point of contact for the kitchen team when on duty

Skills

Culinary experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

First Hospitality seeks a Line Cook to join the Park Place kitchen in Milwaukee. You will work under the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to execute food preparation and presentation, maintaining safety and high-quality standards for Instagram-worthy dishes.

You will lead service lines, train teammates, and coordinate with front-of-house to manage timing, ticket flow, and inventory. This role emphasizes teamwork and consistent food quality.