Lead Line Cook & Kitchen Leader

Safta's Table; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Safta’s Table in New Orleans is seeking a Lead Line Cook to oversee the kitchen line during service, ensuring dishes meet our high standards and coordinating line cooks. You will train and mentor staff, manage prep, and support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily operations.

The role requires strong cooking techniques, food safety knowledge, excellent organization, and the ability to lead a team through busy service, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a supervisory role preferred
• Strong cooking techniques and kitchen knowledge
• Solid food safety standards and practices
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, especially during busy periods

Responsibilities

• Oversee the kitchen line during service and ensure dishes meet Safta’s Table standards
• Coordinate line cooks to ensure timely preparation and plating
• Train and mentor line cooks; assist in developing training materials
• Manage daily prep and monitor inventory; communicate shortages
• Maintain safety and sanitation; ensure a clean, organized kitchen
• Address issues during service and work with the Sous/Executive Chef to resolve them

Skills

Leadership

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Communication

Team management

Job description

Safta’s Table in New Orleans is seeking a Lead Line Cook to oversee the kitchen line during service, ensuring dishes meet our high standards and coordinating line cooks. You will train and mentor staff, manage prep, and support the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in daily operations.

The role requires strong cooking techniques, food safety knowledge, excellent organization, and the ability to lead a team through busy service, including evenings and weekends.