Lead Line Cook

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position Overview
Lead Line Cooks work to prepare food, help kitchen workers in the preparation of food items and

set up allocated stations for menu, as instructed by Chef and compliant with standards. This

position also arranges, prepares and break downs their station while maintaining the

uppermost hygienic standards.

Lead Line Cooks report to the Front of House Manager, Bar Manager, and Regional Manager and are

expected to work in tandem with other Line Cooks and the rest of the back of

house staff.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong sense of ownership of entire culinary offerings provided by Close Company
• Maintenance of adequate prep to execute service and full menu on a nightly basis
• Execute Culinary offerings with a high level of precision and care
• Report product needs to Front of House Manager
• Assist Culinary management in all special projects, kitchen operations and menu

development

• Act as a point of contact for the Close Company kitchen
• Assist training of new hires
• Maintain effective communication with culinary management team, FOH

management team, and all staff

• Assist in oversight of kitchen staff programming (service and hospitality standards) to

ensure all duties are met and exceeded

• Maintain patron satisfaction by executing, evaluating, and auditing food, beverage,

and service offerings

• Maintain complete knowledge of products and specifications. This includes

ingredients, descriptions, sourcing, brands, allergens, etc.

• Use heightened awareness on any allergy table, and work to code according to our

allergy standards

• Provide inspiration and creative influence to the Culinary Team in keeping with Gin & Luck

Core Values

• Maintain Company policies and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Comply with sanitation standards and procedures according to health and legal

regulations

• Assist in maintenance of facility and provide opportunities for improvement
• Catch up on all internal communication via Slack before your shift
• Approach each shift with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and ready to

contribute to the team's overall goals

• Always check in with any staff working in your respective space on arrival, see if you

can help with anything before beginning your assigned duties

• Complete other duties as assigned by management
• Ask for help when you need it; asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of

weakness

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Culinary Management nightly in "Post Op" about any

opportunities to improve function and product of Kitchen

• Help to promote a safe and clean environment for co-workers, and guests; maintain

the ABK mantra.

• Work proactively with Event staff to execute all events to Gin & Luck standards
• Focus on always continuing your education and into all facets of our operations, be it

the Bar, Kitchen, Service

• Update knowledge and skills by participating in staff training opportunities
• Have a focus on always continuing your education and in all facets of our business
• Assist in training new hires by guiding them through training trails, answering their

questions, providing workflow advice, and teaching them G&L expectations, steps

of service steps, and standards operating procedures.

• Act in a professional manner and represent Close Company / Gin & Luck graciously

whether you are in house, traveling, or at another local establishment

• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those

outlined in the Employee Handbook

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching,

frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting,

standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.

These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable

accommodations

Required Qualifications:

• 3+years of proven Line Cook experience in a reputable establishment
• Demonstrates solid understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles and food

safety practices

• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency in food quality and

presentation

• Familiarity with operating and maintaining various kitchen equipment, including grills,

Ovens, Broilers, Fryers, And Other Essential Culinary Tools

• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with team

members

• Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and

holidays; and time for All Staff meetings and tastings

• Patience and adaptability
• Self-motivated and a team player
• High ethics, hard worker, and a great sense of humor

Desired Qualifications:

• Have 3-4 years of Line Cook experience in a high-volume establishment
• Have sufficient skills, knowledge and personality to provide a memorable experience

for our patrons

Demonstrate the Core Values of Gin & Luck

• Curiosity: We learn and improve through active observation and creative problem

solving.

• A.B.K.: We anticipate, prepare and execute with intention.
• Pursuit of Excellence: We will forever be chasing excellence, even when we

sometimes fail. It is a pursuit without end.

• Contagious Joy: When we're having fun, it emanates out and influences our work and

the people around us.

• Connection: We build relationships through intuition, empathy, and transparency

What We Offer:
Gin & Luck strives to create a welcoming, nurturing and understanding culture. We want all

employees to feel valued through their work/life balance and compensation. Compensation

for this position is $24/hour plus a point percentage of full house tip pool based on hours

worked per shift. Medical, dental, vision, 401k and life insurance are included in our benefits

package for full-time/part-time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity,

sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other

characteristic protected by law.

Note:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties,

responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. The duties of this position may

change from time to time. Gin & Luck reserves the right to add or delete duties and

responsibilities at their discretion.