Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Lead Cook to oversee kitchen operations in a poker house, ensuring technical excellence, agility, and consistency.
Key Highlights:
1. Lead kitchen operations in a high-end poker house
2. Lead the team, ensuring technical excellence, agility, and consistency
3. Supervise dish preparation with a focus on standardization and presentation
We are looking for a **Lead Cook** to lead kitchen operations in a high-end poker house, ensuring **technical excellence, agility, and consistency** in service. This professional will collaborate with the head chef to lead the kitchen team, organize production, and ensure the gastronomic experience matches the venue’s premium standards.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Lead the kitchen team (cooks and assistants), assign tasks, and ensure productivity in coordination with the Head Chef.
* Supervise dish preparation with a focus on **standardization, flavor, and presentation**.
* Organize and manage order flow, prioritizing speed without compromising quality.
* Perform and supervise mise en place for operations.
* Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and good manufacturing practices.
* Monitor inventory, ingredient shelf life, and waste.
* Support menu development and updates, aligned with the venue’s clientele profile.
* Collaborate closely with the dining area to match the pace of the poker section.
* Directly participate in operations during peak hours.