Lead Line Cook

Lead Line Cook — Prose Kitchen & Bar (Woodland Hills)
Prose Kitchen & Bar is hiring a Lead Line Cook to help set the kitchen up for success every day. This role works closely with the Chef and prep team to organize, prep, and set the line, then helps lead clean, consistent service.

This is a hands-on position for a cook who likes ownership, systems, and being relied on.

What you’ll do
Help set up and prep the line daily alongside Chef and prep cooks

Own station readiness: mise en place, pars, backups, cleanliness

Execute service with consistency, urgency, and strong seasoning

Help maintain prep lists, walk-in organization, labeling, and storage

Be a steady presence on the line — calm, focused, solutions-first

Reinforce station standards and support the team during service

What we’re looking for
Solid line cook experience in chef-driven or quality-focused restaurants

Strong prep skills and a good sense of organization and flow

You show up ready, early, and take pride in being prepared

You care about clean food, clean stations, and clean systems

Leadership without ego — you raise the bar by example

The kitchen
Ingredient-forward, flavor-driven cooking

Clear systems: prep lists, pars, labeling, station standards

High expectations, sane leadership, real support

Compensation
$23–$25/hour + tips

Tips typically average ~$180-250/wk

Full-time 35-45 hours depending on the week

Perks
Family meal

Consistent schedule

Growth opportunity in a serious but supportive kitchen

How to apply
Send a resume and a short note telling us:

your strongest station

what “being ready for service” means to you

Prose Kitchen & Bar
21150 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA

Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($23.00 - $26.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $220.00

Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving Skills

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Ability to follow instructions

self motivation

Ability to Maintain Cleanliness and Organization

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Willingness to learn and grow

Dependability