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Lead Line Cook

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Nickel's Pit BBQ

Watkins Glen, NY (In Person)

$62,400 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 4 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/28/2026

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Job Description

Nickel's Pit BBQ is hiring a Lead Line Cook for the 2026 season for our Watkins Glen location. This is a management position, directing our ambitious team of line and fry cooks. You'll call tickets, pace the kitchen, and be responsible for plating and food quality. You'll lead and motivate your team to create delicious, beautiful, memorable meals for our thousands of guests. The perfect candidate will have experience as a line cook in an independent restaurant setting. This position requires experience in a high volume independent restaurant, with management experience preferred. Position is based in Watkins Glen, NY.
Essential Job Duties include:
Cooking, Prep, & Line Work Maintaining a Clean & Safe Work Environment Working as a team with other employees Learning new equipment and BBQ/smoking techniques Leading other line cooks, assisting our Executive Chef and General Manager. This is a salaried position and is overtime exempt. Position runs at least through October, with the possibility of year round. Employee benefits include employee discounts, daily meal and shift beverage, paid sick leave, 401k, direct deposit, company sponsored continuing education, and a positive work environment. Come join our amazing team!
Pay:
From $1,200.00 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid sick time Paid training
Shift:
10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Night shift
Experience:
Kitchen:
3 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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