... of house, and serve as the final line of defense before food reaches the guest. KEY ... Support cooks and other kitchen team members during service • Help maintain cleanliness ...
29 Houlihans Line Cook Jobs Hiring Near You
... of house, and serve as the final line of defense before food reaches the guest. KEY ... Support cooks and other kitchen team members during service • Help maintain cleanliness ...
Kitchen Lead/Expediter- Houlihan's (Weekend Availability Required)
Columbus, GA · On-site
$12.50 - $16.50/hr
... line of defense before food reaches the guest.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* Control the pace and flow of ... Support cooks and other kitchen team members during service* Help maintain cleanliness ...
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Kitchen Lead/Expediter- Houlihan's (Weekend Availability Required)
Columbus, GA · On-site
$12.50 - $16.50/hr
... line of defense before food reaches the guest.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* Control the pace and flow of ... Support cooks and other kitchen team members during service* Help maintain cleanliness ...
... of house, and serve as the final line of defense before food reaches the guest. KEY ... Support cooks and other kitchen team members during service • Help maintain cleanliness ...
... of house, and serve as the final line of defense before food reaches the guest. KEY ... Support cooks and other kitchen team members during service • Help maintain cleanliness ...
Dish Person
Eagan, MN · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
Eagan, MN · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
Eagan, MN · On-site
$13.25 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
Eagan, MN · On-site
$13.25 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
Chanhassen, MN · On-site
$13.25 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
Chanhassen, MN · On-site
$13.25 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
$13.25 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
$13.25 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
$13.25 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
$13.25 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
Eagan, MN · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Dish Person
Eagan, MN · On-site
$16 - $17/hr
Removes soiled dishes from cook's line and supplies with clean dishes * Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept , mopped and dry * Clean and restocks employee restroom * Assists in putting away ...
Houlihan's Jobs Information
Does Houlihan's pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
88% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
- 100% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Do workers at Houlihan's worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Do Houlihan's workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
How easy is it for Houlihan's workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Do Houlihan's managers change schedules at the last minute?
Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
57% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
57% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Do jobs at Houlihan's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Houlihan's?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and October 2025.
50% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and October 2025.
Do people at Houlihan's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Is it stressful to work at Houlihan's?
Most people feel stressed out here.
78% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
78% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do people at Houlihan's enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
100% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and October 2025.
100% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and October 2025.
Do people at Houlihan's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do people get enough training when they start at Houlihan's?
Most people got enough training when they started.
78% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
78% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do people get support to advance at Houlihan's?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2025.
Do people think Houlihan's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
88% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
88% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do workers feel well informed about how Houlihan's is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
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Kitchen Lead/Expediter- Houlihan's(Weekend Availability Required)
Columbus, GA • On-site
Full-time
Posted 27 days ago
Job description
We are looking for a strong, experienced Kitchen Lead / Expediter to help drive the pace, consistency, and execution of our kitchen operation.
This position will work directly under the direction of the Corporate Chef and/or Restaurant Manager and will serve as a key leader during service. The Kitchen Lead / Expediter will help control the flow of the kitchen, maintain communication between the front and back of house, and serve as the final line of defense before food reaches the guest.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Control the pace and flow of the kitchen during service
• Coordinate communication between the kitchen and front of house
• Review completed plates to ensure they meet recipe, presentation, portion, and quality standards
• Ensure all food is being prepared and served according to established specifications
• Identify and correct issues before food leaves the kitchen
• Communicate ticket times, delays, shortages, and service issues to management
• Help organize the kitchen during high-volume periods
• Assist with prioritizing tickets and maintaining proper service flow
• Support cooks and other kitchen team members during service
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper food safety standards
• Assist with training and reinforcing kitchen standards and procedures
• Help hold the team accountable to established recipes, procedures, and expectations
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced kitchen professional who understands how to manage the pace and pressure of a busy restaurant service. This person must be confident, organized, communicative, and able to make quick decisions while maintaining a high standard of quality.
The Kitchen Lead / Expediter should be able to see the entire operation during service, anticipate problems before they happen, and help the team execute consistently from the first ticket to the last.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and service flow
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and food quality
• Ability to read and manage tickets effectively
• Experience with expediting, kitchen leadership, or a similar role preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who takes pride in execution, consistency, teamwork, and making sure every plate leaving the kitchen represents the standards of the operation.
This position will work directly under the direction of the Corporate Chef and/or Restaurant Manager and will serve as a key leader during service. The Kitchen Lead / Expediter will help control the flow of the kitchen, maintain communication between the front and back of house, and serve as the final line of defense before food reaches the guest.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Control the pace and flow of the kitchen during service
• Coordinate communication between the kitchen and front of house
• Review completed plates to ensure they meet recipe, presentation, portion, and quality standards
• Ensure all food is being prepared and served according to established specifications
• Identify and correct issues before food leaves the kitchen
• Communicate ticket times, delays, shortages, and service issues to management
• Help organize the kitchen during high-volume periods
• Assist with prioritizing tickets and maintaining proper service flow
• Support cooks and other kitchen team members during service
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper food safety standards
• Assist with training and reinforcing kitchen standards and procedures
• Help hold the team accountable to established recipes, procedures, and expectations
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced kitchen professional who understands how to manage the pace and pressure of a busy restaurant service. This person must be confident, organized, communicative, and able to make quick decisions while maintaining a high standard of quality.
The Kitchen Lead / Expediter should be able to see the entire operation during service, anticipate problems before they happen, and help the team execute consistently from the first ticket to the last.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant kitchen
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and service flow
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and food quality
• Ability to read and manage tickets effectively
• Experience with expediting, kitchen leadership, or a similar role preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who takes pride in execution, consistency, teamwork, and making sure every plate leaving the kitchen represents the standards of the operation.