Lead Line Cook

Oak & Honey is looking for a dependable, experienced, and hardworking Lead Line Cook to join our kitchen team. The Lead Line Cook plays an important role in maintaining a smooth and organized kitchen during service while helping ensure that every dish leaving the kitchen meets Oak & Honey’s standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and timing.

This position is ideal for someone who has strong line-cooking experience, takes pride in their work, stays calm under pressure, and can naturally take a leadership role during service.

• Prepare and execute menu items according to Oak & Honey recipes, standards, and plating specifications.
• Work efficiently on assigned stations during breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Lead by example and help maintain a positive, professional kitchen environment.
• Assist with directing the line during service and keeping ticket times under control.
• Ensure all stations are properly stocked, organized, and ready for service.
• Complete daily prep according to prep lists and production needs.
• Communicate clearly with the Executive Chef, kitchen leadership, and other line cooks.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, temperatures, and presentation.
• Assist with training and coaching new and less-experienced kitchen employees.
• Help ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen duties as assigned.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food according to restaurant standards.
• Communicate low inventory, prep shortages, equipment issues, and other concerns to kitchen leadership.
• Help manage the flow of service by communicating with the front of house and expo team when necessary.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and proper storage of products when assigned.
• Reduce food waste by following proper preparation, storage, and portioning procedures.
• Follow all Oak & Honey policies, procedures, and employee handbook guidelines.
• Perform additional kitchen duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or kitchen management.

As a Lead Line Cook, you are expected to help set the standard for the rest of the kitchen team. You should:

• Arrive on time and ready to work.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude during busy services.
• Help hold the kitchen team accountable to Oak & Honey standards.
• Step in and assist other stations when needed.
• Communicate problems instead of allowing them to affect service.
• Treat coworkers, managers, vendors, and guests with professionalism and respect.
• Help create a kitchen culture based on teamwork, accountability, cleanliness, and consistency.

• 2+ years of professional restaurant kitchen experience preferred.
• Previous line-cook experience required.
• Previous leadership or lead-cook experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basic cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to remain calm and organized during busy services.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow recipes and detailed instructions consistently.
• Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Food Handler Certification/ServSafe certification preferred.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, organized, and passionate about food . 

The Lead Line Cook should be someone who can confidently run their station, recognize what needs to be done before being asked, and help the entire kitchen succeed during service.