PM Lead Line Cook — Path to Sous Chef, Wine-Focused Kitchen

The Perlant; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

Staff meals

Dining/wine discounts

Job summary

The Perlant in Atlanta is seeking a Lead Line Cook for the PM shift, offering $24–$25/hr and full-time evenings. You will lead the PM line, develop cooks, and act as the sous chef's right hand during service, with a clear path to Sous Chef.

Requirements include 3+ years of line experience, 1+ year in a lead role, ServSafe certification, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Health benefits and dining/wine discounts are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of line experience in a quality-focused kitchen, including 1+ year in a lead or trainer role.
• Mastery of hot-line stations; grill or live-fire experience is a plus.
• Calm head, clear communication and team-first attitude under pressure.
• Drive to teach, lead by example and grow into kitchen management.
• Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for a full shift and lift heavy items with a teammate's help.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the line: prep, high-priority coverage, verify temps.
• Running service: lead your station and maintain line flow, communicate with team.
• Developing the team: train cooks, coaching with respect, identify future leaders.
• Closing strong: inventory, prep-list, shift handoff and ordering support.

Skills

Line experience

Lead role

Team leadership

Communication

ServSafe certification

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Perlant in Atlanta is seeking a Lead Line Cook for the PM shift, offering $24–$25/hr and full-time evenings. You will lead the PM line, develop cooks, and act as the sous chef's right hand during service, with a clear path to Sous Chef.

Requirements include 3+ years of line experience, 1+ year in a lead role, ServSafe certification, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Health benefits and dining/wine discounts are part of the package.