Senior Line Cook - High-Volume Craft Cuisine

TMC Hospitality; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Drift Santa Barbara, part of TMC Hospitality, is seeking a Senior Line Cook to join a design-forward kitchen focused on consistency, quality, and timing during high-volume service. The ideal candidate will manage a station independently, uphold food safety standards, and contribute to training newer team members.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration and guest-centric service, the kitchen operates in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are paramount.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional kitchen experience in a high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of professional cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work multiple stations during busy service.
• Strong food safety and sanitation understanding.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Able to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a designated station with proper mise en place before service.
• Ensure quality, timing, portioning, and presentation during service.
• Work efficiently during high-volume periods with organization and calm.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and storage standards.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food products.
• Assist with receiving, prep, inventory, and kitchen organization as needed.
• Help train and support newer line cooks and kitchen team members.
• Communicate effectively with culinary and front-of-house during service.
• Support opening, closing, and side-work responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Step into different stations as needed to support the operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by kitchen leadership.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety and sanitation

Station management

Communication and teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Drift Santa Barbara, part of TMC Hospitality, is seeking a Senior Line Cook to join a design-forward kitchen focused on consistency, quality, and timing during high-volume service. The ideal candidate will manage a station independently, uphold food safety standards, and contribute to training newer team members.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration and guest-centric service, the kitchen operates in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are paramount.