Lead Line/Banquet Cook
Company: Rancho Santa Fe Association
Role summary
Lead Line/Banquet Cook is a role at Rancho Santa Fe Association in Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-10. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Lead Line/Banquet Cook
- Company
- Rancho Santa Fe Association
- Location
- Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Hospitality
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-09-10
If you have a passion for creating delicious food and leading a kitchen team, this Lead Line/Banquet Cook role could be a fantastic opportunity for you! The Rancho Santa Fe Association offers a supportive environment where you can showcase your culinary talents and contribute to memorable dining experiences. It's a chance to grow your leadership skills in a respected community setting.
Job description
POSITION: Lead Line/ Banquet Cook
REPORTS TO: Executive Chef
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Line/Banquet Cook oversees the daily kitchen operations, prepares hot and cold food items, and mentors junior kitchen staff during high-volume restaurant and catered event services.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervising kitchen staff: Assigning tasks to cooks based on their skill level and the current service demands.
Quality control: Inspecting food preparation to ensure adherence to recipes and quality standards.
Food preparation: Actively cooking menu items alongside other cooks, especially during peak hours.
Training and development: Coaching and mentoring new cooks on proper techniques and kitchen procedures.
Inventory management: Monitoring food stock levels and placing orders for necessary ingredients.
Maintaining sanitation: Enforcing proper hygiene practices and ensuring the kitchen is clean and organized.
Communication with management: Relaying information about kitchen operations and potential issues to the head chef or manager.
Shift planning: Coordinating staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage during service times.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Culinary expertise: Thorough understanding of cooking techniques, recipes, and different cuisines.
Leadership abilities: Ability to motivate and direct a team of cooks.
Problem-solving skills: Identifying and resolving issues quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Time management: Efficiently managing tasks to meet service deadlines.
Communication skills: Clear and concise communication with both kitchen staff, front-of-house personnel, and managers to ensure timelines are met for all banquet events.
Banquet skills : Deliver high-quality preparations and executions for various banquet menus and functions.
Experience: Five years of experience in a hotel, fine dining, or country club environment
Hourly Rate: $27.00-$29.00
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Frequent or occasional need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, finger dexterity, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting. Lifting/carrying up to 20-50 pounds
Standing and walking on various surfaces for an extended period of time.
All offers are contingent upon a successful background check as well as a drug screening. We follow Federal guidelines related to drug screening results, prior to appointment of position.
Rancho Santa Fe Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.
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