Altius Search Group

Senior Line Cook - Hot Line

Altius Search Group  •  $50k - $54k/yr  •  Costa Mesa, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Our client, a modern Asian fusion restaurant is seeking an experienced and highly disciplined Senior Line Cook to lead execution on the hot line This role is responsible for preparing and executing hot dishes with precision, speed, and consistency in a high-volume, chef-driven kitchen.

The Senior Line Cook will play a key role during peak service, working across stations such as sauté, grill, and wok to ensure dishes are executed to the highest culinary standards. This position requires strong technical cooking skills, organization, and the ability to perform efficiently during fast-paced dinner service.

The ideal candidate thrives in high-energy kitchens and brings a strong understanding of modern Asian cuisine, bold flavors, and refined presentation.

Requirements

Hot Line Execution

  • Prepare and cook hot dishes across sauté, grill, and wok stations.

  • Execute menu items according to recipe, plating, and timing standards.

  • Maintain consistency in flavor, temperature, and presentation.

  • Coordinate with expediters and other stations to ensure smooth ticket flow.

Service Leadership

  • Work the hot line during peak service periods with speed and efficiency.

  • Maintain composure and organization during high-volume dinner service.

  • Support kitchen leadership in maintaining quality control across all dishes.

  • Assist in training and mentoring junior line cooks.

Prep & Mise en Place

  • Execute daily prep lists for hot line stations.

  • Maintain proper portioning and organization of ingredients.

  • Ensure sauces, proteins, and vegetables are prepared and stored properly.

Kitchen Operations

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation.

  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.

  • Support kitchen operations and assist other stations when necessary.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in high-volume or upscale restaurant kitchens.

  • Strong technical cooking skills across sauté, grill, or wok stations

  • Experience working in Asian or Asian fusion kitchens preferred.

  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced service environment.

  • Strong knife skills and understanding of ingredient preparation.

  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

  • Food Handler or ServSafe certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with wok cooking and Asian flavor profiles

  • Experience working in chef-driven or upscale casual restaurants.

  • Familiarity with Southeast Asian ingredients and sauces.

Ideal Candidate

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.

  • Fast, disciplined, and calm under pressure.

  • Passionate about bold flavors and modern Asian cuisine.

  • Team-focused with strong work ethic and reliability.

Altius Search Group

About Altius Search Group

Altius Search Group is a permanent placement executive search firm with a mission of providing personalized world-class recruiting services for select companies and candidates. Small and niche by design, Altius Search Group prides itself on truly understanding and embracing it's core industry focuses while having our finger on the "pulse"​ of your local market.

In all of our recruiting efforts, we embrace the necessity for accurate, timely, and reliable communication during each phase of the search and recruiting process. We understand that this communication is the key to creating superior long-term matches. We also deeply understand our mission to truly listen to the needs of both our candidates and clients. The conveyance of these needs throughout each stage of recruiting and hiring is what creates a smooth and successful transition for each new employee.

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Year Founded
2005
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