Line Cook Lead - Brewery Restaurant in Escondido, California at Stone Brewing

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido is seeking a Line Cook Lead to support kitchen operations and provide on-the-line leadership in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced Lead Line Cook or Kitchen Supervisor who excels at both execution and team leadership. You will play a critical role in driving food quality, consistency, and speed during service, while coaching and supporting the kitchen team.

The Line Cook Lead owns final plate execution—including plating, garnishing, and timing—ensuring every dish meets our standards and reaches our guests (“fans”) at the right moment.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Pay Rate: $21.00/hour + plus tips
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
• Company beer perks program and discounts
• Paid Time Off - including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid Holidays
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development

Summary

Lead Line Cooks are responsible for supporting management by leading the kitchen team with accurately and efficiently cooking meats, fish, vegetables, and other hot food products as well as preparing and portioning food products prior to cooking. Lead Line Cooks also own final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for varying menu item plates while collaborating with Front of House teams to execute timing of final plate delivery to our fans.

Responsibilities

• Successfully prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Executes and adheres to all recipe and kitchen specification and standards for each menu item, practice, and procedure.
• Responsible for checking line and line cooks prep and temping coolers, and food before and or during a shift.
• Responsible for delegating, leading, upholding our Core Values, coaching kitchen staff as appropriate, and monitoring breaks and hours targets as needed during each shift.
• Executes effective communication in leading the kitchen line with composing and expediating food orders in order to maintain delivering quality food to our fans.
• Maintains all sufficient levels of food pars, inventory, and station specific products – including appropriately rotating products.
• Successfully lead, perform, and execute each project or assignment including all opening and closing duties.
• Collaborate with kitchen team members, event crew, and front of house crew members to deliver exceptional fan experience throughout each shift.
• Supports Event Chef and crew members with event menu specifications and event execution.
• Efficiently train and demonstrate required skills related to one or more stations within the kitchen line to meet service needs and expectations.
• Ability to understand and comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations regarding health, sanitation, and safety pertaining to Team Members and fans.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, wok, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Ability to attend scheduled team member meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 4 years of related experience and/or training in high volume kitchen preparation and cooking
• Must have a current San Diego County Food Handlers card, issued by the city of San Diego
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Reliable transportation is necessary

Apply today and bring your culinary expertise to one of the most distinctive brewery destinations in Southern California.

Sapporo USA / Stone Brewing Co. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Sapporo USA / Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Sapporo USA / Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.