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Lead Line Cook (Paso Robles)
835 13th Street
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**Paso Robles, CA**
The Hatch is looking for an experienced **Lead Line Cook** to join our kitchen team.
We're a scratch kitchen built around California ingredients, wood-fired cooking, and genuine hospitality. We take what we do seriously, but we also believe kitchens should be places where people learn, grow, and enjoy coming to work.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, leads by example, and helps set the standard for the team around them. **Egos stay at the door.** We work hard, support each other, communicate openly, and hold ourselves to a high standard every day.
### What You'll Do
* Prepare and execute menu items with consistency and attention to detail.
* Help lead the line during service and maintain a strong, steady pace.
* Support consistent execution, plating, organization, and communication across stations.
* Help newer cooks develop good habits and understand our standards.
* Maintain a clean, organized station throughout service.
* Work closely with the chef team to identify and solve problems quickly.
* Follow and reinforce all food safety and sanitation standards.
* Keep the line stocked, organized, and service-ready.
* Step in wherever needed to support the team and keep service moving.
### What We're Looking For
* 2–3+ years of strong line cook experience preferred.
* Previous leadership experience or a demonstrated ability to lead by example.
* A strong work ethic and a sense of urgency.
* Pride in cleanliness, organization, and consistency.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to keep others focused during service.
* Dependable, punctual, and accountable.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure and make good decisions when things get busy.
* Coachable, team-oriented, and willing to hold yourself and others to a high standard.
* Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
### What We Offer
* **$20–$25/hour, depending on experience, plus tip pooling.**
* Opportunities for growth and advancement.
* Employee meals and dining discounts.
* A professional kitchen where you'll continue to develop your skills and leadership.
* A team that values integrity, accountability, consistency, and hospitality.
At The Hatch, we believe great restaurants are built by great people. This role is for someone who wants more responsibility, takes ownership of the line, and understands that leadership starts with showing up every day and setting the example.
If you're ready to take the next step and help lead a strong kitchen team, we'd love to meet you.
Please send your resume or stop by the restaurant to introduce yourself. We look forward to meeting you.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.