Kitchen Lead / Experienced Lead Cook

• $19•22/hr + Housing Available Café de Lys•French Café | Sevier County, Tennessee Café de Lys is looking for a reliable, experienced and fast Kitchen Lead / Lead Cook to join our team.

Housing is available for the right candidate, making this a great opportunity for an experienced cook interested in relocating to the Sevier County / Smoky Mountains area. This is not a Chef or Sous Chef position. We are looking for a strong, hands-on cook who can work quickly, stay organized, follow recipes consistently and help keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy service. Our menu focuses on French-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch, including crêpes, croissant sandwiches, salads, café dishes and French desserts. What You'll Do Prepare and cook menu items quickly and consistently Lead the kitchen during your shift while working hands-on with the team Keep prep organized and make sure the kitchen is ready for service Follow recipes, portions and presentation standards Maintain speed and quality during busy periods Help train and guide other kitchen employees Monitor prep levels and communicate inventory needs Reduce waste and use ingredients responsibly Maintain a clean, organized and food-safe kitchen Help with opening and closing kitchen duties What We're Looking For Previous professional kitchen experience required Lead cook or strong line cook experience preferred Fast and efficient during busy service Reliable, dependable and punctual Organized and able to stay ahead of prep Comfortable taking responsibility for the kitchen during a shift Able to communicate clearly and work well with a small team Willing to follow Café de Lys recipes and systems consistently Breakfast, brunch, café or high-volume cooking experience is a plus Experience with crêpes or French-style food is a plus, but not required Weekend and holiday availability is required We care more about experience, reliability, speed and consistency than culinary titles or formal culinary education. Pay, Schedule & Housing $19

• 22 per hour, based on experience Full-time position Housing available for the right candidate.

Daytime-focused café schedule. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Café de Lys operates in a tourist market, so holidays and busy travel periods are important working days for our team. About Café de Lys Café de Lys is a French-inspired café focused on approachable, high-quality food served in a welcoming environment. We are building a kitchen that is simple, organized, efficient and consistent. If you're an experienced cook who works fast, takes pride in keeping a clean station and can be counted on to keep the kitchen moving, we'd like to meet you. Local and out-of-state applicants are welcome. Apply through Indeed with your resume and relevant kitchen experience.

Pay:

$19.00

• $22.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person