About Any Day Now
Some restaurants are just places to eat. Any Day Now is meant to be more than that — a space for the morning regulars, the working lunch crowd, the spontaneous dinner, and everyone in between. We're an all-day dining concept rooted in the idea that every part of the day deserves good coffee, great food, genuine hospitality, and a room that feels like yours.
We're part of Tim Ma Hospitality, a DC-based restaurant group with deep community roots and national recognition. We're not a corporation — we're a team building restaurants we're proud of, and we want our managers to grow with us.
The Role
The Lead Line Cook is the "Captain" of the line. You are a technical expert who sets the pace for the entire kitchen. While you own your specific station, you also keep a bird’s-eye view on the rest of the line, stepping in to support junior cooks and ensuring the rhythm of service never breaks.
What You’ll Own
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Station Excellence: Set the gold standard for station setup, cleanliness, and execution for the rest of the team to follow.
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Service Leadership: Act as a secondary "eye" for the Sous Chef, helping to coordinate ticket timing and ensuring all plates for a table are finished simultaneously.
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Training: Actively mentor Line Cooks and Commis, teaching them the "why" behind our techniques and recipes.
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Quality Control: Taste every component on your station daily; ensure all prep meets our standards before service begins.
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Closing Oversight: Lead the line's breakdown and cleaning, ensuring the kitchen is in perfect condition for the next morning's team.
Who You Are
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3+ years of experience in a professional, high-volume kitchen.
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A reliable, punctual professional who leads by example, not by volume.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a high-heat environment.
What We Offer
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Competitive hourly rate + potential for lead-based incentives.
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Health benefits and PTO.
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Access to advanced culinary training and growth into a Sous Chef role.
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