POTOMAC HOSPITALITY GROUP Lead Cook Bowie, MD · Full time Company website

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Hospitality is our Legacy. A warm welcome and mouth-watering food. Ruby’s Southern Comfort Kitchen is the place to go for authentic Southern Fare and soul food catering. A love child of South Carolina, Ruby migrated to the DC area in the early 1900s. A mother of 6 boys, Ruby’s days were filled with working, taking care of her sons, and preparing meals with a side of ruby- “isms” that her brood would carry on in life. The traditions she started, filled with tough life lessons and a ton of love, are carried on by her children and grandchildren today. More importantly, Ruby's recipes and love for cooking are infused into our southern restaurant and company culture today. At Ruby's, the door is always open and the aromas of comfort food greet you. Welcome to our family kitchen.

Position Summary

The Lead Cook owns their station with a high degree of independence and serves as a point of consistency and mentorship for the kitchen team. This role is expected to flex across stations and departments as service demands shift.

Prepare food across multiple outlets and departments, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation standards are met for every service.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment where multiple outlets and service periods run simultaneously. The ability to stay organized, move efficiently under pressure, and maintain consistency during peak rushes is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned station(s), ensuring consistent quality and timing
• Train, mentor, and support junior cooks on technique and standards
• Lead station setup, breakdown, and inventory management
• Step in to cover other stations or departments as needed during service
• Partner with kitchen leadership on prep planning and execution
• Identify and help resolve quality or workflow issues during service
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures
• Support other outlets or departments as business needs require

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of professional kitchen experience, including station leadership
• Proven ability to train and mentor other kitchen staff
• Experience with a variety of cultural cuisines is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This role requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working near heat sources, sharp tools, and in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.