Stone Brewing Line Cook Lead

Firestone Walker Brewing Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Tip Pool

50% off employee discount on food,beer

Paid Sick & Vacation Time

Job summary

Stone Brewing seeks a Lead Line Cook to support the kitchen team in preparing meats, seafood, vegetables, and other hot items, while ensuring accurate plating and garnishing for timely service.

The role requires 4+ years of high-volume kitchen experience, a San Diego County Food Handlers Card, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation reflects a busy restaurant environment and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Must hold a San Diego County Food Handlers Card.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen line, ensuring accurate and efficient cooking of meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables.
• Oversee final plate preparation, plating, and garnishing.
• Collaborate with FOH teams to coordinate timing and service.
• Train and coach kitchen staff; delegate tasks and manage shifts.
• Monitor food prep temperatures and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary standards; uphold health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory, parsing, and station-specific product handling.
• Support opening and closing duties and event service as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Food prep & cooking

Quality control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1996, Stone Brewing pioneered the West Coast Style IPA, helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution and inspire generations of beer fanatics. Today, Stone operates Tap Rooms throughout Southern California as well as its innovation brewery located at the destination Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station. Stone offers a wide range of craft beers including its most popular Stone IPA, Stone Delicious IPA and Stone Buenaveza.About the RoleThe Lead Line Cooks are responsible for supporting management by leading the kitchen team with accurately and efficiently cooking meats, fish, vegetables, and other hot food products as well as preparing and portioning food products before cooking. Lead Line Cooks also own final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for varying menu item plates while collaborating with Front of House teams to execute the timing of final plate delivery to our fans.What You'll DoSupport the kitchen line in maintaining sufficient prep for each menu item during daily service or events.Prepare various meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables using kitchen equipment.Adhere to recipe and kitchen standards for each menu item.Monitor food prep and temperatures during shifts.Delegate tasks, uphold Values, manage shifts and coach kitchen staff.Communicate effectively to maintain quality food delivery.Manage food pars, inventory, and station-specific products.Lead projects and execute opening and closing duties.Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams for exceptional fan experiences.Support Event Chef and crew members with event menu specifications.Train kitchen staff on required skills for service expectations.Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations.Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area, including various equipment.Report any food item or equipment quality issues promptly to management.Attend scheduled team member meetings and contribute suggestions.Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.High School Diploma or GED.At least 4 years of related experience and/or training in high volume kitchen preparation and cooking.Must have a current San Diego County Food Handlers card, issued by the city of San Diego.Reliable transportation is necessary.Able to work in a standing position for long periods of timeMust be able to work nights, weekends and holidaysAlways walking, bending, twisting, and lifting at least 50lbsWhat We OfferTeam Tip Pool50% off employee discount on food, beer, and merchandiseInclusive company culture that values and develops our employeesPaid Sick & Vacation Time