Restaurant Experienced Lead Cook for Salt and Whiskey, Historical Downtown Boutique Hotel (Full-time PM Shift)
$45,760,000–$58,240,000 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Supervise and assist in food preparation to ensure dishes meet standards for taste, appearance, and consistency. Monitor food quality, maintain clean workstations and storage areas, and enforce FIFO practices for all ingredients. Address issues during prep or events to ensure smooth operations while coordinating with kitchen staff for efficient service. Keep detailed records of ingredients used, waste, and spoilage, and communicate inventory needs to the Chef General Manager. This Full-time PM shift role finishes as late as 11pm, averaging 30-40 hours weekly at the Horton Grand Hotel in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a lead cook in a high volume restaurant
- Basic and advanced knowledge of cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Food and safety knowledge
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Dedication to the art of cooking
- Ability to maintain a positive work environment
- Ability to work evenings
- Ability to work weekends
- Ability to work overtime
- Ability to work holidays
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to execute duties without supervision
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to work PM shifts finishing as late as 11pm
- Full-time availability
- Average of 30-40 hours a week availability
Desired Qualifications
- Stellar lead cooking skills
- Experience working in the hospitality industry
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