Lead Line Cook – Newburyport, MA

One of Newburyport's best restaurants is seeking a skilled Lead Line Cook ready to bring consistency, precision, and creativity to a kitchen built on regional American cuisine with a seasonal, diverse edge.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a team that takes pride in its food, its guests, and its reputation in the Newburyport community. The menu changes with the seasons, and the dining room and bar are known for a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, whether guests are stopping in for lunch, dinner, or Sunday jazz.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Line Cook, with the confidence to take on a lead role
• A solid grasp of technique, plating, and station organization
• The ability to lead a station, guide fellow line cooks, and maintain standards under pressure
• A genuine interest in seasonal ingredients and regional American cooking
• A team-first mindset and the composure to handle a full house

What You'll Do

• Lead line operations during service, from prep through execution
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation at your station and across the line
• Mentor fellow cooks, reinforcing technique and standards on the line
• Communicate closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to keep service running smoothly
• Uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards at every station

This role suits a cook who wants more than a job. It's a chance to grow into leadership at a restaurant with a loyal following and a clear culinary identity.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join the team.