Lead Cook Líder de Cocina

ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF

American Golf is a trusted leader in golf hospitality, known for elevating the game and the communities around it. We bring deep expertise in golf operations and club culture, paired with a genuine commitment to creating welcoming, memorable experiences for every guest and member.

Our teams take pride in course care, exceptional service, and thoughtful environments that invite people to play, connect, and feel at home. We believe golf is more than a sport, it’s a place where relationships grow, traditions thrive, and everyone is part of the community.

Job Purpose

The Lead Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality menu items while supporting the day-to-day coordination of kitchen operations. This role serves as a lead resource for the culinary team by helping organize food production, maintaining quality and food safety standards, and providing guidance to kitchen team members to ensure efficient service and an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.

- Coordinate daily food preparation and assigned kitchen stations to support efficient service.

- Monitor food quality, taste, presentation, and holding temperatures to ensure consistency.

- Assist with banquet, tournament, and special event food production and execution.

- Help organize kitchen workflow and provide guidance to cooks and other kitchen team members during service.

- Assist with training new team members on recipes, food preparation techniques, equipment operation, and kitchen procedures.

- Monitor inventory levels within assigned areas and communicate product shortages or ordering needs.

- Label, date, rotate, and properly store food products following FIFO and food safety procedures.

- Operate, inspect, clean, and perform routine maintenance on commercial kitchen equipment.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen while ensuring compliance with company policies and health department regulations.

- Support a safe work environment by following all food safety and workplace safety standards.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Three or more years of restaurant, banquet, club, or commercial kitchen experience preferred.

- Food Handler Certification or the ability to obtain one, as required by state or local regulations.

- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, commercial kitchen operations, food safety standards, and sanitation practices.

- Ability to lead by example and provide guidance in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

- Reliable attendance and flexibility to support operational needs.

Essential Functions & Physical Requirements

- Prepare, cook, plate, and coordinate food production while maintaining quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety standards.

- Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, fryers, broilers, slicers, mixers, knives, and other food preparation equipment.

- Assist with coordinating daily kitchen workflow and providing guidance to culinary team members while maintaining efficient service.

- Maintain compliance with company policies and all applicable local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations.

- Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull food products, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to hot surfaces, open flames, steam, sharp utensils, cleaning chemicals, and refrigerated storage areas.

- Maintain regular attendance and the flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other schedules based on business needs.

American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and/or local law.