Lead Line Cook — Rooftop Kitchen, Houston (Growth)

Le Tesserae; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aperitivo in Houston is seeking an experienced Lead Line Cook to drive daily kitchen operations and support culinary leadership.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will train staff, ensure recipes and presentation standards, manage prep and inventory, and contribute to private events and high-profile functions. This on-site role offers competitive pay and opportunities to grow into Sous Chef and future leadership positions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of line cook experience in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, catering, or hospitality environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned stations during service while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Assist with training and mentoring line cooks and prep cooks.
• Ensure recipes, portioning, and presentation standards are followed.
• Support daily food preparation and production.
• Assist with inventory management, receiving, and product rotation.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards throughout the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams.
• Assist with private events, catering functions, and special culinary programs.
• Help create a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Serve as a role model for kitchen standards, work ethic, and professionalism.

Skills

Line cook experience

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Aperitivo in Houston is seeking an experienced Lead Line Cook to drive daily kitchen operations and support culinary leadership.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will train staff, ensure recipes and presentation standards, manage prep and inventory, and contribute to private events and high-profile functions. This on-site role offers competitive pay and opportunities to grow into Sous Chef and future leadership positions.