Lead Line Cook

Heritage Hotels & Resorts is New Mexico's premier locally owned hospitality group, known for its deep respect for culture, place, and people. As a distinguished hospitality company, Heritage Hotels & Resorts operates luxury hotels and award-winning restaurants that are deeply rooted in authentic storytelling, exceptional service, and community pride. With a passion for excellence and an emphasis on quality, Heritage Hotels & Resorts has become a leader in the hospitality industry within the region, offering unique and memorable experiences to guests as well as fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for its employees.

This company is committed to caring equally for its guests, team members, and neighborhoods, creating a culture that values integrity, creativity, and connection to the local community. By joining Heritage Hotels & Resorts, employees become part of a family that prioritizes culinary excellence, leadership development, and a shared mission to deliver unparalleled service and hospitality.

The role of Lead Line Cook at Heritage Hotels & Resorts is essential for maintaining the kitchen's high performance and upholding the company’s standards for outstanding food quality and service. This position involves hands-on leadership on the kitchen line to ensure that food preparation meets precise standards of quality, portioning, and presentation. The Lead Line Cook supports kitchen leadership by coordinating staff and workflow, ensuring that service runs smoothly during high-volume periods, and fostering a team-oriented and efficient kitchen environment.

In this leadership role, the Lead Line Cook works closely with station cooks and prep cooks, providing coaching and support to maintain consistent performance and encourage professional growth. The ability to manage prep levels, monitor inventory flow, and enforce strict adherence to food safety standards is critical in this position. Moreover, the Lead Line Cook plays a crucial role in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional kitchen, which is vital to the seamless operation of the culinary team and the overall guest experience.

This role offers competitive pay combined with comprehensive benefits, including a 25% match on 401(k) contributions, employee discounts across Heritage's hotels, restaurants, spa, and retail outlets, complimentary meals during shifts, free parking, and opportunities for growth and development. Employees enjoy a culture that fosters creativity and values a supportive, people-first attitude rooted in New Mexico pride and community connection. Heritage Hotels & Resorts seeks individuals who are passionate about culinary arts, thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments, and are eager to contribute to a high-performing, guest-focused team.