What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Line Cook position at Common Craft South Boston?
Location: South Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Compensation: Competitive hourly (based on experience)
About Common Craft
Common Craft is a chef-driven restaurant in South Boston focused on disciplined execution, strong fundamentals, and thoughtful, seasonal food. The kitchen is led by Tony Messina, a James Beard Award winner.
This is a professional kitchen built on standards, consistency, and accountability.
The Role
We are hiring line cooks with real experience who can step onto a station and perform. This is not a training position for beginners. You should already understand how a professional kitchen operates and be able to execute under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Execute dishes cleanly, consistently, and on time during service
- Set up and maintain a tight, organized station
- Prep to spec with attention to detail and efficiency
- Work clean and communicate clearly throughout service
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper handling standards
- Support the team and keep service moving
Qualifications
- 2 years in a professional kitchen required
- Strong knife skills and solid technical foundation
- Experience working a busy service on a dedicated station
- Ability to stay organized, clean, and composed under pressure
- Professional attitude—no ego, no excuses
- Reliable, punctual, and accountable
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- A serious, structured kitchen environment
- Room to grow for cooks who prove themselves
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High-volume restaurant, scratch kitchen, upscale casual, fine dining, fast-paced kitchen, food preparation, sauté, grill, fryer, pantry, garde manger, knife skills, recipe execution, food safety, ServSafe, kitchen leadership, inventory, ordering, training, quality control, sanitation, teamwork
Salary : $22 - $25