Top 66 Lead cook Jobs in Watsonville, Ca

Kitchen Manager
THE GROVE HIGHWAY 156 INC —Hollister, CA
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
5d
Food Service Lead Cook - Full-Time
SSA Group —Monterey, CA
- From $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- 1 year
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
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11h
Park Kitchen Manager
Gilroy Gardens —Gilroy, CA
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Flexible schedule
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8d
Sous Chef
Teleferic Barcelona Restaurat Group —Los Gatos, CA
- $75,000 - $78,400 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Cooking
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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3d
Restaurant Shift Manager
NATION'S GIANT HAMBURGERS —San Jose, CA
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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4d
Executive Chef
Confidential —Santa Cruz, CA
- $62,400 - $72,800 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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12h
COOK (PART TIME)
FISD —Watsonville, CA
- $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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FOOD & BEVERAGE COOK 2026
Kampgrounds Of America —Watsonville, CA
- $16.90 - $18.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- English
- Cash register
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Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Watsonville, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Email
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Chef de Partie (Station Lead)
1440 Multiversity —Scotts Valley, CA
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Team Leader
J003487 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Freedom, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Task Force Sous Chef, Chaminade Resort
Chaminade Resort —Santa Cruz, CA
- $78,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Senior level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- 401(k) matching
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2d
Team Leader
J000574 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Watsonville, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Lead Production Cook
Sodexo —San Jose, CA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8h
Executive Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Monterey, CA
- $47.60 - $61.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Cook I (Lead Cook)
Cordevalle, L.P. —San Martin, CA
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants —Pacific Grove, CA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Restaurant
- 2 years
- Food Handler Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook - Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette
Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette —Marina, CA
- $21.00 - $23.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
Team Leader
J003459 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Salinas, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Quick Apply
Team Leader
J004393 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Salinas, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Quick Apply

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Kitchen Manager

THE GROVE HIGHWAY 156 INC -
Hollister, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Hotel cost control
Fiscal management
Event catering coordination
ServSafe
Budget control
Team leadership
Labor cost analysis
Employee relationship building
Banquet hall experience
Team development
Driver's License
Kitchen cost control
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Food & beverage production
Mentoring
Profit & Loss statement
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Restaurant cost management
Staffing management

Full Job Description

Inspired and framed by the natural beauty of the central coast region of California, the Léal hospitality group is a one-of-a-kind collection of carefully curated properties located in Morgan Hill and Hollister. The collection represents a dynamic array of urban and rural assets, including restaurants, wineries, event venues, as well as full and select service boutique hotels that are dedicated to creating unique and memorable experiences for our guests. Whether your goal is to spend an evening dining and staying in comfort, hosting a wedding or corporate event for several hundred people, each of our properties delivers the ultimate hospitality experience while inspiring our guests to sip, savor and celebrate all of life's little every day and once in a lifetime special occasions.

The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for overseeing all food production. They will oversee the execution of menus, food purchase specifications, and recipes. The will hire, train, develop and supervise staff. They will develop and monitor food and labor budget for the department. Maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. Recruiting line cooks and kitchen staff is mandatory.

Essential Job Functions

Directs the total kitchen operation, supervising the staff, oversees the preparation and service of food.
Schedules and coordinates the work of cooks and other kitchen employees in Paycom to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals.
Responsible for ordering products and other necessary food supplies.
Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft.
Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation, and accident prevention principles.
Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings.
Consults with Catering Sales Managers about upcoming contracted banquet events
Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
Creates daily prep lists, checklists for service
Train and develop all line cooks on seasoning, preparation, and smoking techniques for production and proper use of all equipment
Train and develop all line cooks on pizza production including the safe and proper use of the wood-fired pizza oven
Interacts with food and beverage management to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of members and guests.
In conjunction with the F&B management team, assist in maintaining a high level of service principles in accordance with established standards.
Evaluates products to assure that quality, price, and related goods are consistently met.
Develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect state-of-the-art techniques, equipment, and terminology.
Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.
Ensures that representatives from the kitchen attend service lineups and meetings.
Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.
Interview, select, develop, train, supervise, counsel, and discipline all employees in the department.
Ensure all services to guests are conducted in a highly professional and efficient manner.
Ensure a safe working environment and attitude on the part of all employees in areas of responsibility.
Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
Ability to come to work regularly and on time, to follow directions, to take criticism, to get along with co-workers and supervisors, to treat co-workers, supervisors, and members/guests with respect and courtesy, and to refrain from abusive, insubordinate, and/or violent behavior.
May be required to travel to other locations within the portfolio including starting your shift at different properties.
Must be available to represent the brand at special events, PR activities, and other catering locations.
Perform other duties as directed.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Competences

A minimum of 4 - 5 years in the culinary field preferably in a fast-paced, high-end establishment
A minimum of 3 years of culinary management experience
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred
Ability to recruit line cooks and other kitchen staff is required
Extended experience and knowledge of banquet service. Off-premise catering experience preferred
Proven track record of cost control including food equipment, labor, and waste management
Experience in fiscal planning and knowledge of profit and loss reporting
Previous leadership experience in the culinary field and a continuous desire to lead and mentor your culinary team
Possess and maintain a current ServSafe Food Protection Managers Certificate
Maintain a current California Driver's License with a satisfactory and safe driving record
Maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance and be well-spoken and professional
Able to work under pressure and remain calm to resolve problems using good judgment

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FOOD & BEVERAGE COOK 2026

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