Lead Line Cook

Position: Lead Line Cook

Report to: Executive Chef

Date Created: 3.25.2026

Position Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary

Off Hours Beer Co. is seeking a creative and versatile Lead Line Cook to join our team. This role will be a hands-on authority in the kitchen, responsible for supervising food preparation, ensuring quality and consistency, and directing the culinary team during service.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and/or produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage the close of the kitchen at the end of the night.
• Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands.
• Properly use the KDS system to manage cook times, while preparing and multitasking several dishes at a time.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed.
• Follow departmental checklists and standard operating procedures to ensure work areas are prepared for opening, mid-shift, or closing in accordance with company guidelines.
• Assist with ordering all food and other supplies, monthly inventory, and maintaining par levels.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of management experience
• 5+ years of food service experience
• Experienced in high volume food production and sales
• Exemplary communication and leadership skills.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property, including stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to work late nights, holidays, weekends and long days as necessary

Background

Ramova Theatre & Off Hours Beer Co. is a community- and artist-owned multi-use destination housed within a beautifully restored historic movie theater on Chicago’s South Side. Anchored by a 1,800-capacity live performance venue, the footprint also features a 200+ capacity event space, beer garden, and the independently operated Off Hours Beer Co. brewery and taproom. Together, Ramova and Off Hours offer more than live music, food, and beer — they cultivate a space where culture and community intersect, bringing national touring acts and local artists together with thoughtfully crafted lagers, ales, and welcoming neighborhood gatherings, all designed to connect people and create memorable shared experiences.

At Ramova Theatre and Off Hours we work hard to create a culture that embodies our values. One of the ways we accomplish this is through our commitment to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions by removing bias or prejudice against any employee or applicant’s race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person