We are a café and patisserie in Burlingame looking for an experienced Lead Cook / Kitchen Lead to take ownership of our kitchen and lead daily breakfast and lunch production and service. This is a hands-on culinary position for someone who is strong on the line, organized with prep, and comfortable leading a small kitchen team while cooking alongside them. Our café operates during the daytime, making this a great opportunity for an experienced restaurant cook or junior sous chef looking for a leadership role without late-night dinner service. What You'll Do Lead daily breakfast and lunch prep and service Work hands-on on the line alongside the kitchen team Organize prep and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for service Maintain consistency in food quality, portions, and presentation Guide and support kitchen team members throughout the shift Maintain an organized, efficient, and clean kitchen Monitor inventory and communicate ordering and production needs Help control waste and maintain proper product rotation Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are followed Communicate directly with ownership regarding kitchen operations and needs What We're Looking For Previous experience as a Lead Cook, Kitchen Lead, Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef , or similar position Strong line cooking and prep skills Experience with breakfast and/or lunch service preferred Ability to lead a small team while remaining hands-on in daily production Strong organization and communication skills Consistent attention to food quality and presentation Reliable, professional, and comfortable taking ownership of the kitchen Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards