Lead Line Cook The Salty Dog Tavern Milldale, CT Job Details Full-time $20 - $24 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Hospitality Pre-cooking preparation Teamwork Mentoring Kitchen grills Full Job Description Lead Line Cook - The Salty Dog Tavern Milldale, Connecticut Full-Time | Competitive Pay About Us The Salty Dog Tavern is a fun, fast-paced neighborhood tavern focused on great food, cold drinks, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere . We're a place where guests come to enjoy good times, live entertainment, weekly events, and delicious food while our team works together to create a great experience for everyone who walks through our doors. We're looking for dependable, energetic team members who enjoy working with people, thrive in a busy environment, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in providing excellent guest service. If you're hardworking, positive, and ready to have a little fun while you work, we'd love to have you join the Salty Dog pack! Position Overview We're seeking an experienced Lead Line Cook to assist our Kitchen Manager with day-to-day operations and help lead our culinary team. The ideal candidate is reliable, and takes pride in maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and high standards of execution. You'll play a key role in ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen reflects the quality The Salty Dog Tavern is known for. Responsibilities Support the KM in daily kitchen operations and leadership Oversee food prep, cooking, and plating to meet quality and presentation standards Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance Train and mentor line cooks as needed Monitor inventory levels, communicate shortages, and assist with ordering Ensure consistency across menu items and adherence to recipes Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment Step into leadership role during KM's absence Qualifications 2+ years of experience in a high-volume kitchen required Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to stay calm and organized during busy service hours Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards Dependable, professional, and able to work nights and weekends Passion for great food and hospitality Sundays are a MUST Why Work With Us Competitive hourly pay based on experience Fun, fast-paced environment with a supportive team Employee discounts on food and beverages If you take pride in your craft and want to grow with a respected local brand, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and join the Salty Dog Team!

Job Type:

Full-time Base Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Paid training People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Describe your experience with training or mentoring newer kitchen staff. How do you ensure consistency and quality when teaching others? What steps do you take to maintain food quality and consistency during a busy service? How do you handle communication and teamwork during high-stress periods on the line? What is your understanding of proper food safety and sanitation practices in a commercial kitchen? Can you describe a time you helped identify and correct a food quality or safety issue before it reached a guest? How many years of experience do you have working as a line cook in a high-volume kitchen? When your supervisor is not present, how do you ensure the kitchen continues to run smoothly and professionally? Why do you want to work for The Salty Dog Tavern? Have you researched our brand, and what attracts you to our style of food and atmosphere?

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person