Frothy Monkey

Lead Line Cook - The Nations

Nashville, TN - Full Time

Frothy Monkey is hiring an AM Kitchen Line Lead for our Nations location in West Nashville! This is a full time position with benefits. We are looking for a skilled back of house leader with experience managing high volume kitchens with 3 meal-parts, with an emphasis on breakfast and lunch. We use fresh, quality ingredients to prepare original food and drink, served in a cozy and approachable atmosphere. We focus on an exceptional breakfast through dinner experience for our guests- 7 days a week, 363 days a year. Supporting our catering business is also a part of this position.

Frothy Monkey offers an inclusive and creative workplace. Our team members have the opportunity to collaborate with others, grow professionally, and contribute to a growing company. We extend hospitality to our guests and to each other. We offer generous benefits for full time employees and competitive pay for all positions.

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Within 90 days of hire, all full-time employees are eligible for competitive health, dental, vision and HSA benefits.  After the first 60 days of full-time employment, this position will be eligible for paid parking.  

Qualified candidates must:

  • Be an optimistic, warm individual who works well independently as well as in teams.  Willing to smile often and abundantly, and take pleasure in making others happy.
  • Possess strong leadership skills. Able to train, manage, and develop staff effectively.
  • Have prior experience cooking in and managing a high volume kitchen that uses fresh ingredients. We cook from scratch.
  • Have strong organization skills and the ability to multitask in a high pressure environment.
  • Knowledge of health code and FDA regulations is desired.
  • Uphold cleanliness standards.
  • Have the desire to grow, learn, and use creativity in problem solving.
  • Love their local community and help engender a spirit of inclusiveness within our walls.

Job Description

  • Leadership
    • Communicate with co-workers appropriately
    • Have a respectful tact and tone
    • Have a good attitude
    • Give criticism constructively
  • Training
    • Must be able to work all stations
    • Must be able to train on how to work all stations
  • Execution
    • Must be able to completely set up the line
    • Identify prep needs to avoid 86ing items
    • Oversee presentation to ensure consistency
    • Make respectful corrections on cooking and plating
    • Display a sense of urgency and coach on urgency
    • Communicate needs with FOH staff (i.e. ticket times, 86 items, etc)
    • Conduct line checks to ensure proper prep
    • Know how to place orders according to pars and COGS budgeting
  • Food safety
    • Be Servsafe Certified or willing to become certified
    • Fill out taste and temp logs on every scheduled shift
    • Fill out time and temp logs for cooling food
    • Monitor dishwashers to ensure proper cleaning and testing procedures
    • FIFO
    • Proper thawing and cooking temps
    • Proper handwashing
  • Cleaning/stocking
    • Monitor and bring to management’s attention any outstanding issues
    • Cleaning all stainless in the kitchen
    • No buildup of dust
    • Make sure that cooks are cleaning and restocking as necessary and for following shifts
    • Monitor for proper opening and closing procedures
    • All equipment is being completely cleaned inside and out on a regular basis
    • All deep cleaning procedures being followed
    • Floors are properly cleaned and swept regularly

  • Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Frothy covers 50% of the premium)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA Bank; Frothy deposits $25 a month)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Free shift meal and staff beverages
  • Free employee assistance program 
  • Free employee perks and discount program 
  • Free life insurance
  • Short term disability insurance plans
  • Long term disability insurance plans
  • 30% discount on retail merchandise

Our core values are the fundamental beliefs of our organization. They are Quality, Relationships, Warmth, Grit, Growth + Development, and Execution. These guiding principles dictate our behavior, support our vision, and shape our culture.

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