Job Description
Lead Cook (Second in Command)
Job Type: Full-time preferred, part-time considered
Pay: $22–$28/hour (based on experience)
Location: Phoenix, AZ (In-person)
About Edelweiss Biergarten
Edelweiss Biergarten is more than a restaurant—we’re Phoenix’s home for music, laughter, and community connection. Our mission is to delight every guest with a unique experience that blends the warmth of hospitality with the excitement of live entertainment. From themed nights and game nights to corporate events and birthday celebrations, we create moments where guests can suspend reality, connect with others, and simply enjoy. We’re growing from Phoenix’s favorite German restaurant into a vibrant entertainment destination, and we need a strong kitchen leader to grow with us.
The Role
This is not just another cook position—this is a leadership role. As our Lead Cook, you’ll be the second in command in the kitchen and a key driver of our success. You’ll help develop specials, coach and mentor the kitchen team, manage food costs, and ensure every dish meets our standards. When the head chef or kitchen manager is off, you’re running the show.
We need someone who has run a kitchen before, takes ownership, and brings both culinary skill and leadership to the table. If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters and your work directly shapes the guest experience, this is it.
What You’ll Do
• Serve as second in command—run the kitchen when the head chef/kitchen manager is absent
• Create and develop daily and weekly specials that complement our German-inspired menu and keep guests coming back
• Coach, train, and mentor line cooks and prep staff on technique, recipes, plating, and kitchen standards
• Lead food prep activities, ensuring the team is organized, efficient, and set up for successful service
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and support cost mitigation efforts including inventory management and portion control
• Maintain and enforce food safety and sanitation standards across the entire kitchen
• Execute dishes at a high level during service while directing the flow and pace of the kitchen
• Coordinate with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth service, especially during events and high-volume nights
• Help manage ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies
• Identify operational improvements and contribute ideas to strengthen kitchen performance
• Set the tone—lead by example with professionalism, work ethic, and a positive attitude
What We’re Looking For
• 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience, with demonstrated experience running or managing a kitchen
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable while keeping morale high
• Strong understanding of food costing, waste reduction, and inventory management
• Ability to create specials and contribute creatively to menu development
• Deep knowledge of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and kitchen operations
• Experience with high-volume, fast-paced service environments
• Excellent communication and organizational skills—you keep things running smoothly under pressure
• Food handler’s card required (ServSafe or equivalent preferred)
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event nights
• Experience with German or European cuisine is a strong plus but not required
What We Offer
• Competitive pay: $22–$28/hour based on experience
• Results based bonus structure
• Meal discounts
• Paid time off
• A real leadership role with direct influence on the menu, the team, and the guest experience
• A fun, energetic work environment—you’re not just cooking, you’re building something special
• Growth opportunity as we expand into a premier entertainment destination
Ready to lead? Apply today and help us build something great at Edelweiss Biergarten!
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time preferred, part-time considered
Pay: $22–$28/hour (based on experience)
Location: Phoenix, AZ (In-person)
About Edelweiss Biergarten
Edelweiss Biergarten is more than a restaurant—we’re Phoenix’s home for music, laughter, and community connection. Our mission is to delight every guest with a unique experience that blends the warmth of hospitality with the excitement of live entertainment. From themed nights and game nights to corporate events and birthday celebrations, we create moments where guests can suspend reality, connect with others, and simply enjoy. We’re growing from Phoenix’s favorite German restaurant into a vibrant entertainment destination, and we need a strong kitchen leader to grow with us.
The Role
This is not just another cook position—this is a leadership role. As our Lead Cook, you’ll be the second in command in the kitchen and a key driver of our success. You’ll help develop specials, coach and mentor the kitchen team, manage food costs, and ensure every dish meets our standards. When the head chef or kitchen manager is off, you’re running the show.
We need someone who has run a kitchen before, takes ownership, and brings both culinary skill and leadership to the table. If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters and your work directly shapes the guest experience, this is it.
What You’ll Do
• Serve as second in command—run the kitchen when the head chef/kitchen manager is absent
• Create and develop daily and weekly specials that complement our German-inspired menu and keep guests coming back
• Coach, train, and mentor line cooks and prep staff on technique, recipes, plating, and kitchen standards
• Lead food prep activities, ensuring the team is organized, efficient, and set up for successful service
• Monitor food costs, minimize waste, and support cost mitigation efforts including inventory management and portion control
• Maintain and enforce food safety and sanitation standards across the entire kitchen
• Execute dishes at a high level during service while directing the flow and pace of the kitchen
• Coordinate with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth service, especially during events and high-volume nights
• Help manage ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies
• Identify operational improvements and contribute ideas to strengthen kitchen performance
• Set the tone—lead by example with professionalism, work ethic, and a positive attitude
What We’re Looking For
• 3–5 years of professional kitchen experience, with demonstrated experience running or managing a kitchen
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable while keeping morale high
• Strong understanding of food costing, waste reduction, and inventory management
• Ability to create specials and contribute creatively to menu development
• Deep knowledge of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and kitchen operations
• Experience with high-volume, fast-paced service environments
• Excellent communication and organizational skills—you keep things running smoothly under pressure
• Food handler’s card required (ServSafe or equivalent preferred)
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event nights
• Experience with German or European cuisine is a strong plus but not required
What We Offer
• Competitive pay: $22–$28/hour based on experience
• Results based bonus structure
• Meal discounts
• Paid time off
• A real leadership role with direct influence on the menu, the team, and the guest experience
• A fun, energetic work environment—you’re not just cooking, you’re building something special
• Growth opportunity as we expand into a premier entertainment destination
Ready to lead? Apply today and help us build something great at Edelweiss Biergarten!
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
Work Location: In person
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