Lead Line Cook III — Senior Station Leader

Puttery; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Puttery in Washington, DC is seeking a Line Cook III to join our fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. This senior role executes complex menu items with exceptional quality and consistency while supporting kitchen operations during peak service, and it serves as a station leader guiding Line Cook I and II.

You will supervise multiple stations, troubleshoot during busy periods, train junior staff, and ensure strict adherence to recipes, safety, and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Advanced proficiency across multiple kitchen stations and cooking techniques.
• Experience training, mentoring, or guiding junior culinary team members.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and inventory rotation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Lead and coordinate multiple kitchen stations during service.
• Demonstrate advanced cooking techniques and ensure quality.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, plating, and ticket times.
• Train and mentor Line Cook I and II team members.
• Onboard and evaluate culinary skills of new staff.
• Maintain sanitation and safety compliance and assist with inventory.

Skills

Culinary experience

High-volume kitchen

Mentoring juniors

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Puttery in Washington, DC is seeking a Line Cook III to join our fast-paced, high-energy kitchen. This senior role executes complex menu items with exceptional quality and consistency while supporting kitchen operations during peak service, and it serves as a station leader guiding Line Cook I and II.

You will supervise multiple stations, troubleshoot during busy periods, train junior staff, and ensure strict adherence to recipes, safety, and sanitation standards.