Pizza Kitchen Lead Cook - Craft Pizza & Team Leadership

Highland Brewing Company; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Brewing Company in Asheville is launching a pizza kitchen and seeks a Lead Line Cook to establish and uphold high standards across all stations. You will lead service with confidence while ensuring consistency, organization, and smooth execution in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers growth through hands-on training, collaboration with the Head Chef, and opportunities to shape kitchen culture during a launch of a new concept tied to craft beer and community.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of kitchen experience, preferably in high-volume environments.
• Pizza experience strongly preferred and a passion for making great pizza required.
• Strong understanding of kitchen flow, timing, and station management.
• Ability to lead calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and event-heavy periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the line, maintaining high standards for execution and overall food quality.
• Oversee station setup, organization, and readiness for service
• Support ticket flow and communication during service, helping keep the kitchen moving efficiently
• Ensure consistency in dough handling, stretching, topping, and baking
• Solution-based thinking
• Assist with training and onboarding of new team members
• Provide real-time coaching and feedback during service
• Help reinforce kitchen systems, standards, and expectations
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards across all stations
• Assist with prep execution and daily production as needed
• Support opening and closing procedures
• Establish deep clean routines and maintenance of kitchen area and equipment.
• Responsible for monitoring stock levels, conducting inventory counts, and placing orders for kitchen supplies and food products to maintain par levels

Skills

Kitchen experience

Pizza experience

Leadership under pressure

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Highland Brewing Company in Asheville is launching a pizza kitchen and seeks a Lead Line Cook to establish and uphold high standards across all stations. You will lead service with confidence while ensuring consistency, organization, and smooth execution in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers growth through hands-on training, collaboration with the Head Chef, and opportunities to shape kitchen culture during a launch of a new concept tied to craft beer and community.