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Job Description ? Lead Cook Supervisor

Position: Lead Cook Supervisor
Reports to: General Manager, Gringo Grill + Cantina
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week) | Hourly Position
Classification: Entry-Level Supervisory Role

Position Summary

The Lead Cook Supervisor is responsible for supervising 1?2 line cooks/dishwashers, ensuring overall food quality, and maintaining a safe, efficient kitchen. This role directly supports the General Manager in day-to-day operations and will take ownership of scheduling, interviewing, food ordering, and collaborating on Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and restaurant menu execution.

This is an entry-level supervisory position designed for a motivated individual ready to grow into leadership within the culinary department, with opportunities to contribute to budget management and sales/marketing initiatives alongside the property leadership team.

The position is hourly and requires open availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and Banquet Event Orders as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Supervisory Duties

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, supervising 1?2 line cooks and dishwashers.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new culinary staff.
• Create weekly schedules and manage time-off requests to ensure proper coverage.
• Support coordination and execution of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Communicate with management to support restaurant and event needs.
• Place weekly food orders with approved vendors and receive deliveries to ensure accuracy, quality, and proper storage.
• Monitor food cost and labor expenses in alignment with budget expectations.
• Collaborate with the property leadership team on occasional sales and marketing initiatives, including promotions, special events, and guest engagement.

Cook Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to Gringo Grill + Cantina recipes and standards.
• Ensure consistency in flavor, portion size, presentation, and food safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen stations.
• Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering, and minimize waste.
• Receive and properly store weekly food orders, checking quality, rotation, and compliance with safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff for smooth service execution.
• Uphold all ServSafe and Title IV (as applicable) compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience required; supervisory or shift-lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to train and mentor staff in both technical skills and service culture.
• Basic understanding of food cost control and budget management preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and BEO events as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with heat, noise, and frequent movement.

GENERAL NOTES

• The Lead Cook Supervisor is required to work a flexible schedule based on the operational needs of Gringo Grill + Cantina. This includes availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). Attendance at all required training sessions, meetings, and events is mandatory.
• Consistent, reliable attendance in accordance with Converge Hospitality Group standards is essential for success in this supervisory role. Failure to meet these expectations may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, in accordance with franchisee operating policies.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the General Manager or other members of the leadership team to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• Management reserves the right to modify this job description, including duties, responsibilities, and working hours, at any time based on business demands.
• Converge Hospitality Group provides reasonable accommodations to qualified team members with known physical or mental limitations, as required by applicable law, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to the organization.
• Employment with Converge Hospitality Group is at-will. This job description is intended as a guideline and does not constitute a contract of employment, express or implied.