Lead Line Cook (Full-Time) | Smith Tower

Lead Line Cook (Full-Time) | Smith Tower

Smith Tower, 506 2nd Ave, 1st Floor, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Lead Line Cook (Full-Time) | Smith Tower

Let’s start off with the most important part - what’s in it for you:

The Perks

* Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Hourly Pay Range: $24 - $26/hr DOE
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans
  -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and genuine respect for those around us.

We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyons we meet.

What Success Looks Like

Position Summary:

The Lead Line Cook supports the culinary team by leading day-to-day food preparation and ensuring consistent, high-quality dishes that align with Columbia Hospitality’s culinary standards. This role assists with training and guidance of line cooks, oversees kitchen organization, and ensures compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements while actively participating in cooking and service.

• Utilizes specification sheets to prepare daily preparation requirements and maintains par levels of necessary items
• Prepares new menu items under the direction of the Sous Chef
• Ensures attractive and consistent presentation of food items, both buffet and plated
• Interacts with and provides direction to line cooks to monitor quality, presentation, and consistency
• Handles all guest and banquet needs, accommodating special requests in a timely manner
• Sets up, re-stocks, maintains, and cleans food preparation areas
• Ensures presentation standards are met for all hot and cold items
• Reads and interprets recipes accurately
• Conducts product inventories, ordering, and receiving of product as directed
• Maintains team grooming and uniform standards
• Ensures team adherence to sanitation and safe food-handling standards
• Oversees and executes all opening and closing kitchen procedures
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by management to support departmental and organizational goals.

All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements and without discrimination

What You Bring

• 5+ years in industry, at least two years as a lead
• Able to cook proteins to pre-determined temperatures
• Ability to cook and direct a banquet up to 100 with a help of a small team
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction,…