Lead Cook

Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details Join a Growing Restaurant Group Built on Standards and Passion for Food

The Tavern Group is a growing, chef-driven restaurant group passionate about delivering inspired cuisine and exceptional hospitality. We are currently seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Lead Cook who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

This is more than a kitchen jobits an opportunity to grow with a group that values creativity, professionalism, and excellence.

What Youll Do:

As a Lead Line Cook, youll play a critical role in maintaining high culinary standards and ensuring a seamless, efficient kitchen operation. Youll work closely with our Chef and kitchen team to deliver outstanding dishes that reflect both precision and passion.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and executing menu items to exact standards and recipes

• Leading and collaborating with line cooks to ensure service efficiency

• Upholding a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment

• Receiving, storing, and rotating inventory

• Supporting kitchen leadership in daily prep and execution

• Maintaining excellent communication with the kitchen and FOH teams

What Were Looking For:

Were looking for a motivated professional who brings both technical skill and a team-first mentality. The ideal candidate will have:

• High culinary standards and strong attention to detail

• The ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume kitchen

• Intermediate to advanced knife skills and prep knowledge

• Exposure to advanced cooking techniques and terminology

• A proactive, self-starting attitude and the ability to lead by example

• Strong multitasking and organizational skills

• Commitment to food safety and sanitation best practices

Why Work With Us?

At The Tavern Group, we believe our people are our most valuable ingredient. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your skills, be part of a collaborative team, and contribute to a shared vision of hospitality excellence.

Compensation: Competitive and based on experience Opportunities: Career growth within a dynamic, expanding restaurant group

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Team Collaboration

Creativity

Leadership Skills

Professionalism

Effective Communication Skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Problem Solving Skills

Leadership

Creativity in Cooking

Communication Skills

Time Management Skills

Efficiency

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Adaptability

Attention to Cleanliness and Organization

Problem Solving

Ability to Follow Recipes Precisely

Time Management

Capacity to Handle High Pressure Situations

Attention to Cleanliness

Willingness to learn and grow

Inventory Management

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Handle Pressure

Ability to Support and Assist Kitchen Leadership

Inventory Management Skills

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