Lead Line Cook (Evenings)

Study Hotels; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Study Hotels invites applications for a Lead Line Cook at The Study at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. You will lead line operations, ensure impeccable dining standards, and train teammates in recipe execution and service steps, all while maintaining a warm, guest-centric kitchen atmosphere.

We seek a candidate with at least 2 years in fine dining or upscale casual settings, strong English communication, and the stamina to handle a fast-paced kitchen, including evenings and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a fine dining or upscale casual environment.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency in English; second language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality and customer service.
• Train new employees in restaurant procedures and policies.
• Ensure proper staffing levels by adjusting as needed.
• Serve as liaison between managers and other restaurant team members.
• Conduct opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain the flow of service and guest satisfaction.
• Explain items from the menu and answer allergy questions; maintain menu knowledge.
• Be a team player and assist others to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Complete the setup and breakdown of the line and of each section.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Hospitality focus

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

English proficiency

Food safety awareness

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Line Cook

Dear Charles is currently seeking a Lead Line Cook to provide genuine hospitality and the highest quality of service to our guests. The ideal candidate is curious and desires to constantly increase their knowledge of traditional cooking techniques in a guest-centered service environment.

Our caring and attentive associates reinforce our principal belief that guest service is our highest priority. We have opportunities for energetic, service-oriented individuals who are experienced in providing efficient service and memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality and customer service expected by our guests.
• Train new employees in company procedures and policies for restaurant operations
• Ensure proper staffing levels by adjusting as needed.
• Serve as liaison between managers and other restaurant team members.
• Conduct opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure all back of house staff are ready for their shifts and following procedures.
• Maintain the flow of service and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Understand and improve dining service standards and guest relations. Monitor and observe guests' dining experience to ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service and respond promptly and courteously to correct any problems.
• Explain items from the menu to guests, understand allergy concerns, and answer general inquiries. Maintain accurate knowledge of all menu items.
• Be a team player, assist others when and where necessary to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Complete the setup and breakdown of the line.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings before each meal
• Under the direction of Executive Chef and Restaurant General Manager, follow recipes, directions, and cook menu items in cooperation within a team environment.
• Complete the setup and breakdown of a section, including detailed cleaning of the work area and surrounding areas.
• Maintain the food quality to the Chef's standards; ensure a consistent product each time.
• Explain menu items to Front of House team members, understand allergy concerns, and answer general inquiries. Maintain accurate knowledge of all menu items and beverage programs.
• Be a team player, assist others when and where necessary to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Fundamentals

• Strong desire to continually learn and the ability to maintain a courteous demeanor.
• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Experience: 2+ years experience in a fine dining or upscale casual environment.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in English required. A second language is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, including follow-up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments.
• Ability to grasp, lift and or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Study Hotels is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required.

About Us

The Study at Johns Hopkins, the fourth property of the Study Hotels brand, is located at the main gate of Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood Campus.As part of the revitalized Charles Village corridor, guests will feel immersed in both campus life and the surrounding community, and able to enjoy all that Johns Hopkins University and Baltimore have to offer the moment they leave the hotel.

Dear Charles is Study Hotels latest culinary offering opening inside The Study at Johns Hopkins. Situated proudly at the crest of the hill, as Charles Village rises to the center of the campus, Dear Charles is ideally positioned to instantly become the place for spirited conversations, local gatherings, and celebrations. With a welcome personality, Dear Charles will engage the community in a positive social dialogue, expressed through a singular informed voice and endearing sense of humor.

Dear Charles will feature a menu offering cuisine influenced by its Mid-Atlantic location with the warmth and everyday expectations of a village tavern. Elevated but not fussy, our goal is to offer familiar dishes, using locally sourced ingredients, with a range of robust and health-conscious options to meet the needs of a diverse community.

Skillfully carved out of the street level of the hotel as part of our adaptive reuse development of a one-hundred-year-old building, the space provides a direct link to the active pedestrian circulation of the village and soon to be opened campus student center. Intimate in scale and warmly furnished with a subtle patina, the 85-seat restaurant is a perfect complement to the open-air, inspired energy of the hotel’s public space.

Eligible full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Study Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, disability, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.