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    Lead Line Cook

    New Braunfels, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$22 / hourPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Precision. Discipline. Culinary Excellence.

    Wilhelm und Werner Brasserie, the signature five-star restaurant inside The Faust Hotel, is seeking a skilled and driven Lead Line Cooks to join our culinary team. Our kitchen is built on classical technique, refined presentation, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

    This is an opportunity to work in a high-expectation, luxury environment where every plate reflects craftsmanship and pride.

    Compensation: $22.00 hourly

    Position Overview

    The Lead Line Cook is responsible for executing menu items with precision, consistency, and attention to detail. Working closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef, this role ensures that each dish leaving the kitchen meets the standards of a five-star dining experience. The Lead Line Cook will lead the culinary team during service periods, work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in recipe development and costing.  Be responsible for; ensuring consistent plate presentation, recipe adherence, food safety, placing orders, preparing prep lists and direction of the line cooks and prep cooks during daily service in the absence of the executive chef or sous chef.

    From mise en place to final plating, excellence is non-negotiable.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead the line during service periods
    • Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes and standards
    • Maintain precise plating and presentation aligned with luxury dining expectations
    • Execute proper mise en place and station organization
    • Uphold strict sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness standards
    • Maintain consistency in quality, temperature, and timing
    • Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams
    • Assist with inventory control and proper product rotation
    • Contribute to a culture of professionalism, discipline, and teamwork

    Qualifications

    • 4 to 5 years of kitchen experience; fine dining experience preferred, culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
    • Ability to lead the team under the direction of the Executive chef and Sous Chef
    • Ability to be fully knowledgeable of every station and work every station on the line if and when needed.
    • Ability to efficiently run Expo.
    • Strong understanding of classical cooking techniques
    • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-standard environment
    • Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
    • Professional demeanor and team-first attitude
    • Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

    At Wilhelm und Werner, every dish tells a story of intention and refinement. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and thrive in a kitchen where standards are elevated and expectations are clear, we invite you to apply and join our team.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Lark

    With a family of five self managed brands, a collection of nearly 100 independent spirited hotels and 33 restaurants across 27 states and 2 countries, Lark is North America's leading hospitality management company and brand choice for hotels under 150 keys. Who we are. At Lark we are about people and service. We exist to bring people together, to create life-affirming experiences and to deliver exceptional hospitality to all we encounter. On the ground we meet people eye to eye, without pretense or preconceived notions. We offer service and attention when wanted but privacy when it's not. We present ourselves as we are, with personality, warmth, energy and integrity. To our guests we offer to support their agenda and do not overlay our own. We always remember that the experience we provide comes with high expectations and could be part of a pivotal part of our guests lives. We seek people that have a natural hospitality soul and we believe that skills, procedures and the details can be taught. Good people create great experiences. Within our organization, we care for our team members as they care for our guests. We aim to develop and offer as many opportunities for growth and mentorship as possible. We celebrate each other and thrive because of it. In our relationships with owners and investors we pledge to be genuine, collaborative, honest, and transparent in all of our interactions. We will work with intention and efficiency and to earn trust. If we make mistakes, we learn from them and memorialize our corrections so we're always getting better. Above all else, we value healthy collaboration and long-term connections.

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    Industry
    Hospitality
    Founded
    2012
    Open roles
    97

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