Senior Line Cook - Hot Line

Altius Search Group LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern Asian fusion restaurant is seeking an experienced Senior Line Cook to lead execution on the hot line. The role involves preparing and cooking hot dishes with precision across sauté, grill, and wok stations in a high-volume chef-driven kitchen. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience and strong technical skills, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has a passion for bold flavors and modern Asian cuisine.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in high-volume or upscale restaurant kitchens.
• Strong technical cooking skills across sauté, grill, or wok stations.
• Experience in Asian or Asian fusion kitchens is preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot dishes across sauté, grill, and wok stations.
• Execute menu items according to recipe and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation.
• Support kitchen leadership in quality control across all dishes.
• Work the hot line during peak service periods with speed and efficiency.
• Maintain composure and organization during high-volume dinner service.
• Support kitchen leadership in maintaining quality control across all dishes.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior line cooks.
• Execute daily prep lists for hot line stations.
• Maintain proper portioning and organization of ingredients.
• Ensure sauces, proteins, and vegetables are prepared and stored properly.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Support kitchen operations and assist other stations when necessary.

Skills

Technical cooking skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Knife skills

Teamwork & communication

Food safety certification

Education

Food Handler or ServSafe certification

Job description

Our client, a modern Asian fusion restaurant is seeking an experienced and highly disciplined Senior Line Cook to lead execution on the hot line. This role is responsible for preparing and executing hot dishes with precision, speed, and consistency in a high-volume, chef-driven kitchen.

The Senior Line Cook will play a key role during peak service, working across stations such as sauté, grill, and wok to ensure dishes are executed to the highest culinary standards. This position requires strong technical cooking skills, organization, and the ability to perform efficiently during fast-paced dinner service.

The ideal candidate thrives in high-energy kitchens and brings a strong understanding of modern Asian cuisine, bold flavors, and refined presentation.

Hot Line Execution

• Prepare and cook hot dishes across sauté, grill, and wok stations.

• Execute menu items according to recipe, plating, and timing standards.

• Maintain consistency in flavor, temperature, and presentation.

• Coordinate with expediters and other stations to ensure smooth ticket flow.

Service Leadership

• Work the hot line during peak service periods with speed and efficiency.

• Maintain composure and organization during high-volume dinner service.

• Support kitchen leadership in maintaining quality control across all dishes.

• Assist in training and mentoring junior line cooks.

Prep & Mise en Place

• Execute daily prep lists for hot line stations.

• Maintain proper portioning and organization of ingredients.

• Ensure sauces, proteins, and vegetables are prepared and stored properly.

Kitchen Operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.

• Support kitchen operations and assist other stations when necessary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in high-volume or upscale restaurant kitchens.

• Strong technical cooking skills acrosssauté, grill, or wok stations.

• Experience working in Asian or Asian fusion kitchens preferred.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced service environment.

• Strong knife skills and understanding of ingredient preparation.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

• Food Handler or ServSafe certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience withwok cooking and Asian flavor profiles.

• Experience working in chef-driven or upscale casual restaurants.

• Familiarity with Southeast Asian ingredients and sauces.

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Fast, disciplined, and calm under pressure.

• Passionate about bold flavors and modern Asian cuisine.

• Team-focused with strong work ethic and reliability.