Lead Line Cook

Matū is part of the extended family of restaurants that include Sushi Nozawa Group (SUGARFISH, KazuNori, Nozawa Bar,) UOVO and HiHo Cheeseburger. While all four are separate businesses, they share the same passion for great food and share many of the same founders and owners.

Come join our team as we set out to show Angelinos how great beef can be.

Role Mission: A Kitchen Lead will provide direct support to the Kitchen Manager and other BOH Kitchen team members in all preparations.

• Exude core values of the business in every way. As a key member of our team, you will play an integral role in the development of our culture. 
• Desire to grow and develop in this role and have aspirations to ultimately become a Kitchen Manager.
• Must rapidly develop an understanding of every aspect of all of the stations in the kitchen and be able to execute at a high level.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the BOH and ensure all SOP’s and food safety practices are followed and documented daily.

This job will require the following skills and characteristics to be able to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Passion for great food.
• An extremely high standard when it comes to following procedures and holding all others and yourself accountable.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.
• Ability to consistently maintain a positive attitude and be able to motivate, lead and inspire a team around you.
• Have a strong passion for high quality standards. Be able to consistently produce amazing food for our guests.
• Ability to take direction and feedback extremely well. Learns from mistakes and is able to react and respond quickly to issues.

• Position will report directly to the Kitchen Manager
• 40 + Hours per week