More than just an equal opportunity employer, Brechtel Hospitality enthusiastically celebrates the powerful and profound diversity of our team. We believe that talent, drive and experience are the only relevant criterion for considering new team members.
Classification: Hourly
Typical Experience: 2–4 years
Reports To: Chef de Tournant or Sous Chef
Primary Focus: Run 3 or more stations independently, support the line, help newer cooks, and begin functioning as an emerging leader.
Core Responsibilities:
Can independently set up, run, and break down at least 3 stations
Leads by example during service and supports urgency, organization, and standards
Helps direct newer cooks and lead breakdowns and side work
Can hold down expo temporarily when management steps away
Assists with line checks, prep lists, and communication notes with approval from the shift runner
Owns a specific section of the kitchen and ensures standards are maintained
Helps identify station needs, shortages, and support needs before being asked
Examples of Ownership Areas:
Slicer and steel area
Walk-in shelf or lowboy organization
Fry station or garnish station
Expo setup and organization
Chemical, towel, or side-work systems
Growth Path: Cook 3 → Banquet Lead or Chef de Tournant / Front Expo
To move into the next role, the employee should:
Demonstrate reliability, leadership presence, and strong communication
Lead side work, breakdown, and organization successfully
Support and coach less experienced cooks naturally
Be able to independently solve small problems during service
Show readiness to oversee either event execution or overall line flow
Evaluation Focus:
Leadership by Example
Communication
Organization & Station Ownership
Ability to Support Others
Reliability
Readiness for Leadership
More than just an equal opportunity employer, Brechtel Hospitality enthusiastically celebrates the powerful and profound diversity of our team. We believe that talent, drive and experience are the only relevant criterion for considering new team members.
Classification: Hourly
Typical Experience: 2–4 years
Reports To: Chef de Tournant or Sous Chef
Primary Focus: Run 3 or more stations independently, support the line, help newer cooks, and begin functioning as an emerging leader.
Core Responsibilities:
Can independently set up, run, and break down at least 3 stations
Leads by example during service and supports urgency, organization, and standards
Helps direct newer cooks and lead breakdowns and side work
Can hold down expo temporarily when management steps away
Assists with line checks, prep lists, and communication notes with approval from the shift runner
Owns a specific section of the kitchen and ensures standards are maintained
Helps identify station needs, shortages, and support needs before being asked
Examples of Ownership Areas:
Slicer and steel area
Walk-in shelf or lowboy organization
Fry station or garnish station
Expo setup and organization
Chemical, towel, or side-work systems
Growth Path: Cook 3 → Banquet Lead or Chef de Tournant / Front Expo
To move into the next role, the employee should:
Demonstrate reliability, leadership presence, and strong communication
Lead side work, breakdown, and organization successfully
Support and coach less experienced cooks naturally
Be able to independently solve small problems during service
Show readiness to oversee either event execution or overall line flow
Evaluation Focus:
Leadership by Example
Communication
Organization & Station Ownership
Ability to Support Others
Reliability
Readiness for Leadership