Lead Cook - Virginia
Posted Updated
Position Summary:
As a Lead Cook at IHOP, you are responsible for leading kitchen execution during your shift. You ensure food is prepared with quality, consistency, and speed while supporting and guiding the kitchen team. You set the standard for performance and help drive a high-functioning kitchen.
Responsibilities:
- Lead kitchen execution during shifts
- Set pace for speed and accuracy
- Support and guide team members
- Ensure food quality and consistency
- Maintain ticket flow
- Ensure stations are stocked and ready
- Monitor inventory and communicate needs
- Provide coaching and feedback
- Support training
- Enforce food safety and cleanliness standards
Skills:
- Advanced cooking skills
- Attention to detail
- Leadership and influence
- Time management
- Kitchen equipment proficiency
Competencies:
- Leading Self: Personal Accountability, Work Ethic, Adaptability, Communication, Learning Agility
- Leading Others: Influence Without Authority, Execution Discipline, Decision Making, Problem Solving
Qualifications:
- Advanced food preparation and station execution
- Ability to lead kitchen flow and support team members
- Consistent adherence to recipes, food safety, and quality standards
- Ability to manage multiple tickets under pressure
- Communication with expeditor and front-of-house
- Reliability and shift ownership
- Demonstrated consistency in high-volume kitchen environments
Physical Requirements:
- Standing for extended periods
- Lifting up to 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally
- Exposure to high heat
- Repetitive motion
- Bending and reaching
Work Environment:
Fun, fast-paced, and rewarding kitchen environment with leadership responsibilities. Nights, weekends, and holidays required.
Benefits Available:
Medical, Dental, and Vision based on eligibility; 401k eligibility after one year and 1000 hours worked; Paid Time Off based on tenure and hours worked; Voluntary benefits including dental, vision, and supplemental coverage; Employee Assistance Program; State and local mandated benefits including paid sick leave and other protected leave programs in accordance with applicable law.