Lead Line Cook - The Nations

Frothy Monkey; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

HSA benefits

Paid parking after 60 days

PTO and disability insurance

Shift meal and staff beverages

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Frothy Monkey is hiring an AM Kitchen Line Lead for our Nations location in West Nashville. This is a full time position with benefits, focusing on back of house leadership with breakfast and lunch in a high-volume kitchen open 7 days a week, 363 days a year.

The role emphasizes leading the line, training staff, maintaining quality and food safety, and supporting our catering operations. Frothy Monkey offers comprehensive benefits, growth opportunities, and a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience cooking in and managing a high volume kitchen that uses fresh ingredients.
• Able to train, manage, and develop staff effectively.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of health code and FDA regulations is desirable.
• Ability to set up the line, monitor prep, and oversee presentation for consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a respectful tone and effective communication with co-workers.
• Train on all stations and ensure full line setup.
• Oversee line checks, prep pars, and ordering according to pars and COGS budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Communication

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Frothy Monkey is hiring an AM Kitchen Line Lead for our Nations location in West Nashville! This is a full time position with benefits. We are looking for a skilled back of house leader with experience managing high volume kitchens with 3 meal-parts, with an emphasis on breakfast and lunch. We use fresh, quality ingredients to prepare original food and drink, served in a cozy and approachable atmosphere. We focus on an exceptional breakfast through dinner experience for our guests- 7 days a week, 363 days a year. Supporting our catering business is also a part of this position.

Frothy Monkey offers an inclusive and creative workplace. Our team members have the opportunity to collaborate with others, grow professionally, and contribute to a growing company. We extend hospitality to our guests and to each other. We offer generous benefits for full time employees and competitive pay for all positions.

Within 90 days of hire, all full-time employees are eligible for competitive health, dental, vision and HSA benefits. After the first 60 days of full-time employment, this position will be eligible for paid parking.

• Be an optimistic, warm individual who works well independently as well as in teams. Willing to smile often and abundantly, and take pleasure in making others happy.
• Possess strong leadership skills. Able to train, manage, and develop staff effectively.
• Have prior experience cooking in and managing a high volume kitchen that uses fresh ingredients. We cook from scratch.
• Have strong organization skills and the ability to multitask in a high pressure environment.
• Knowledge of health code and FDA regulations is desired.
• Uphold cleanliness standards.
• Have the desire to grow, learn, and use creativity in problem solving.
• Love their local community and help engender a spirit of inclusiveness within our walls.

Job Description

• Leadership
  • Communicate with co-workers appropriately
  • Have a respectful tact and tone
  • Have a good attitude
  • Give criticism constructively
• Training
  • Must be able to work all stations
  • Must be able to train on how to work all stations
• Execution
  • Must be able to completely set up the line
  • Identify prep needs to avoid 86ing items
  • Oversee presentation to ensure consistency
  • Make respectful corrections on cooking and plating
  • Display a sense of urgency and coach on urgency
  • Communicate needs with FOH staff (i.e. ticket times, 86 items, etc)
  • Conduct line checks to ensure proper prep
  • Know how to place orders according to pars and COGS budgeting
• Food safety
  • Be Servsafe Certified or willing to become certified
  • Fill out taste and temp logs on every scheduled shift
  • Fill out time and temp logs for cooling food
  • Monitor dishwashers to ensure proper cleaning and testing procedures
  • FIFO
  • Proper thawing and cooking temps
  • Proper handwashing
• Cleaning/stocking
  • Monitor and bring to management's attention any outstanding issues
  • Cleaning all stainless in the kitchen
  • No buildup of dust
  • Make sure that cooks are cleaning and restocking as necessary and for following shifts
  • Monitor for proper opening and closing procedures
  • All equipment is being completely cleaned inside and out on a regular basis
  • All deep cleaning procedures being followed
  • Floors are properly cleaned and swept regularly
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Frothy covers 50% of the premium)
• Health Savings Account (HSA Bank; Frothy deposits $25 a month)
• Free shift meal and staff beverages
• Free employee assistance program
• Free employee perks and discount program
• Free life insurance
• Short term disability insurance plans
• Long term disability insurance plans
• 30% discount on retail merchandise

Our core values are the fundamental beliefs of our organization. They are Quality, Relationships, Warmth, Grit, Growth + Development, and Execution. These guiding principles dictate our behavior, support our vision, and shape our culture.

You must provide documentation to be able to fill out an I-9 form (to prove eligibility for employment). Please review the list of acceptable documents here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Are you able to provide this documentation at the time of onboarding?*

We require direct deposit for all employees. Do you have access to a bank account with an account and routing number?*

Do you have any Frothy Monkey experiences that you can share with us?

Describe how the relationship between the Back of House and the Front of House works in a successfully operating restaurant?*

What shifts are you available?
***Please note that you can further dial in your availability during the interview process?* Monday AM Monday PM Tuesday AM Tuesday PM Wednesday AM Wednesday PM Thursday AM Thursday PM Friday AM Friday PM Saturday AM Saturday PM Sunday AM Sunday PM

How many hours per week are you available to work?* Part time - Less than 10 hours per week (~1-2 shifts) Part time - Less than 20 hours per week (~2-3 shifts) Part time - Less than 30 hours per week (~3-4 shifts) Full time - More than 30 hours per week (~4-5 shifts) Whatever is required!

Have you ever worked at any Frothy Monkey locations in the past?