American Airlines Careers:Lead Line Cook-$23 Per HOUR
Posted on October 24, 2025
Role Based in Nashville, TN, USA
Job Title: Lead Line Cook - $23 Per HOUR Company: Grand Hyatt Nashville Location: Nashville, TN, USA, TN Status: New Nashville, TN, USA listing (actively interviewing).
Compensation: $23-$23/Hour (approx. $47.8k/Year) Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package. Clear growth pathways at our Nashville, TN, USA office.
Responsibilities
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Nashville, TN, USA location.
- This Nashville, TN, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Grand Hyatt Nashville team in Nashville, TN, USA, TN is growing.
- Benefit from working in Nashville, TN, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
The hiring establishment is a premium dining venue known for its commitment to exceptional culinary experiences and gourmet offerings. As a well-regarded restaurant, it focuses on delivering à la carte dining that emphasizes fresh ingredients, meticulous preparation, and artistic presentation. The establishment promotes a dynamic kitchen environment where passion for food and dedication to quality service are highly valued. The team-oriented atmosphere encourages collaboration among kitchen staff to maintain high standards and consistently exceed guest expectations. This position is offered as a full-time role with a competitive pay rate listed at $23.00 per hour, reflecting the skill and commitment required for this leadership role on the kitchen line.
The role of Lead Line Cook is a pivotal position within the kitchen brigade, responsible for not only preparing exquisite dinner entrees but also leading the production line team. The Lead Line Cook uses expertise in à la carte cooking, ensuring that every dish meets the restaurant's standards for taste, temperature, and presentation. This role demands a keen understanding of gourmet cooking techniques, including the preparation of sauces, compounds, and specialized cooking methods such as poaching and sautéing.
In addition to culinary proficiency, the Lead Line Cook acts as a line leader, providing guidance and direction to team members. Responsibilities include managing food orders from wait staff, ensuring quick and accurate preparation, and maintaining the peak condition of all food before service. The Lead Line Cook is integral in upholding sanitary conditions within the kitchen, following health and safety regulations diligently. This leadership extends to overseeing the performance of assigned employees in the absence of the Supervisor, which includes assigning tasks and ensuring work is completed properly.
This position also involves preparing food items that are best handled by this department, taking care of prep for both the current shift and the following day as directed. The Lead Line Cook must learn and fully understand menus, recipes, ingredient preparation, and presentation standards to maintain consistency across meals. A proactive approach to cleanliness, organization of storage, and maintenance of all work areas and equipment contributes to a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
This comprehensive role is ideally suited for a culinary professional with at least six months of line cook experience and a solid foundation in food preparation techniques. The Lead Line Cook is a critical position for ensuring that the kitchen's output consistently reflects the establishment's high-quality standards and reputation.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months experience as line cook
- Minimum 3 months experience as pantry or prep cook
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Willingness to follow safety and hygiene standards
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays