Lead Line Cook

The Friedman's Team is opening a new restaurant, Jack's All Day a new American Restaurant and Bar.

The Lead Line Cook at Jack’s plays a critical leadership role in the daily execution of kitchen operations. Acting as the right hand to the Kitchen Manager, this position is responsible for organizing the line, leading service, maintaining standards, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and cohesively. This role is an integral part of the opening team, helping to open a new restaurant by building systems, setting standards, training staff, and establishing a strong kitchen culture from day one. The ideal candidate is a strong cook with natural leadership instincts, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to consistency and quality.

• Lead, coach, and support line cooks during prep and service

• Set the tone for professionalism, urgency, and teamwork on the line

• Assist in training and onboarding new kitchen team members

• Hold team accountable to standards of cleanliness, organization, and execution

• Step into a supervisory role in the absence of the Kitchen Manager

• Help lead and control the flow of service to ensure timely, accurate execution

• Expedite during service, maintaining quality and consistency of all dishes

• Communicate clearly with front-of-house and kitchen team to ensure smooth service

• Identify and solve problems in real-time during service

• Act as the Kitchen Manager’s right hand in organizing the kitchen and line setup

• Ensure stations are properly stocked, prepped, and set for service

• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards

• Drive cleanliness and organization across all kitchen areas

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management

• Monitor product levels and communicate needs proactively

• Help manage food cost through proper portioning, storage, and waste control

• Report directly to the Kitchen Manager on daily operations, issues, and team performance

• Assist in implementing systems, processes, and improvements in the kitchen

• Support scheduling and labor efficiency as needed

• 3+ years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and organization

• Ability to lead a team under pressure while maintaining composure

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to consistency and quality

• Ability to clearly communicate in English during service, including calling tickets, expediting, and coordinating with front- and back-of-house teams

• Experience opening a new restaurant or willingness to contribute to an opening team environment preferred

• A natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Someone who takes ownership and acts as a true partner to the Kitchen Manager

• A strong communicator who can unify and motivate a team

• A hands-on operator who leads by example every shift

• Excitement to be part of an opening team and help build a kitchen culture from the ground up

• Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)

• Opportunity for growth within Jack’s and future concepts

• A chance to be part of building a high-performing, best-in-class kitchen team