Lead Line Cook

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by Living Room LA
Los Angeles, CA
Hospitality
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Living Room

A home away from home where creatives celebrate music, art, design and culture.  We are a private membership club open to members and their guests only.

The Role

At Living Room, the Lead Line Cook plays a pivotal role in ensuring our kitchen operates seamlessly while delivering exceptional culinary experiences. As a Lead Line Cook, you thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating leadership and inspiring fellow team members to remain composed and efficient during peak service hours.

Culinary Excellence: Oversee the preparation and execution of menu items across all kitchen stations, ensuring consistency and quality from prep to plate. This includes working in the pantry, fry station, and other areas, with a focus on adhering to allergy requests and specific dish alterations.

Leadership & Team Development: Serve as a positive influence, delegating tasks effectively and providing guidance to the kitchen team. Support the Executive Sous Chef by maintaining company standards and fostering a welcoming work environment that boosts team morale.

Inventory & Cost Management: Assist with inventory control to maintain sustainable food costs, reduce wastage, and monitor cooking temperatures and quality. Educate team members on how their actions impact the overall profit and loss of the company.

Operational Efficiency: Ensure proper procedures are followed, including clocking in and out for shifts and breaks. Contribute to maintaining Living Room’s target goals for service quality and guest satisfaction.

Training & Mentorship: Attend training sessions and mentor both new and existing team members, supporting their growth in areas they wish to develop.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a fast pace, upscale and approachable environment of professionals

Strong understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills

Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top quality dishes on all stations 

Food handler’s certificate 

Strong communicator, collaborator and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team 

Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team

Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and vacation’s (as needed)

Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch

Benefits

Why Join

100% Healthcare coverage including Dental and Vision

Wellness Benefits for a balanced lifestyle

Competitive 401k match for your financial future

Career Growth opportunities that empower you

Leader in Development Program

Learning & Development for your growth with us

Immersive Trainings that nurture your talents

Fun and Exciting Team Member Events that build bonds

Free Team Member Meals to fuel your creativity

Our Team Culture

At Living Room, we are deeply passionate about our work and we believe that hospitality is a noble pursuit because it’s fundamentally human and an ideal worth chasing. We seek out those that share these beliefs as an inherent second nature and our team member culture is how we bring this idea to life. Our guiding pillars- Be Human, Be Curious, Be Empathetic, Be Soulful, and Be Honest demand that we embody these values in all that we do.

Reference: 201924137

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Lead Line Cook

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by Living Room LA

Los Angeles, CA
Hospitality
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Living Room

A home away from home where creatives celebrate music, art, design and culture.  We are a private membership club open to members and their guests only.

The Role

At Living Room, the Lead Line Cook plays a pivotal role in ensuring our kitchen operates seamlessly while delivering exceptional culinary experiences. As a Lead Line Cook, you thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating leadership and inspiring fellow team members to remain composed and efficient during peak service hours.

Culinary Excellence: Oversee the preparation and execution of menu items across all kitchen stations, ensuring consistency and quality from prep to plate. This includes working in the pantry, fry station, and other areas, with a focus on adhering to allergy requests and specific dish alterations.

Leadership & Team Development: Serve as a positive influence, delegating tasks effectively and providing guidance to the kitchen team. Support the Executive Sous Chef by maintaining company standards and fostering a welcoming work environment that boosts team morale.

Inventory & Cost Management: Assist with inventory control to maintain sustainable food costs, reduce wastage, and monitor cooking temperatures and quality. Educate team members on how their actions impact the overall profit and loss of the company.

Operational Efficiency: Ensure proper procedures are followed, including clocking in and out for shifts and breaks. Contribute to maintaining Living Room’s target goals for service quality and guest satisfaction.

Training & Mentorship: Attend training sessions and mentor both new and existing team members, supporting their growth in areas they wish to develop.

Requirements

Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a fast pace, upscale and approachable environment of professionals

Strong understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills

Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top quality dishes on all stations 

Food handler’s certificate 

Strong communicator, collaborator and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team 

Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team

Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend and vacation’s (as needed)

Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch

Benefits

Why Join

100% Healthcare coverage including Dental and Vision

Wellness Benefits for a balanced lifestyle

Competitive 401k match for your financial future

Career Growth opportunities that empower you

Leader in Development Program

Learning & Development for your growth with us

Immersive Trainings that nurture your talents

Fun and Exciting Team Member Events that build bonds

Free Team Member Meals to fuel your creativity

Our Team Culture

At Living Room, we are deeply passionate about our work and we believe that hospitality is a noble pursuit because it’s fundamentally human and an ideal worth chasing. We seek out those that share these beliefs as an inherent second nature and our team member culture is how we bring this idea to life. Our guiding pillars- Be Human, Be Curious, Be Empathetic, Be Soulful, and Be Honest demand that we embody these values in all that we do.

Reference: 201924137

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