Lead Line Cook – Hotel Kitchen Leader & Mentor

Generation Hospitality Group; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Employee meal program

Hotel discounts

Career growth

401(k) program

Job summary

Generation Hospitality Group is seeking a Lead Line Cook to oversee daily line operations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will guide line cooks, ensure consistent food quality, and uphold kitchen standards while actively preparing menu items according to recipes and hotel standards.

The role emphasizes cooking techniques, food safety, and training responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor staff and support banquet events. Flexibility with shifts and guest satisfaction is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of line cook experience in a restaurant, resort, or hotel environment.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen setting.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation methods, and kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, mornings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of line cooks and kitchen team members during assigned shifts.
• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, presentation standards, and portion controls.
• Ensure timely execution of food orders for restaurant, assets Executive Chef and Sous Chef in any banquets or prep
• Monitor food quality, consistency, taste, temperature, and presentation.
• Assist with training, coaching, and mentoring kitchen staff.
• Assign tasks and station responsibilities to team members as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Ensure all health department regulations are followed and food safety standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to culinary leadership.
• Assist with receiving, storing, rotating, and labeling food products using FIFO practices.
• Support banquet and special event production as required.
• Assist with prep work, production planning, and station setup.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Help minimize food waste and control labor and food costs.
• Serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Sous Chef or Chef.

Job description

Generation Hospitality Group is seeking a Lead Line Cook to oversee daily line operations in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will guide line cooks, ensure consistent food quality, and uphold kitchen standards while actively preparing menu items according to recipes and hotel standards.

The role emphasizes cooking techniques, food safety, and training responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor staff and support banquet events. Flexibility with shifts and guest satisfaction is essential.