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Overview

Shift leader on the line. Balances cooking, quality, and coordination. Time: 4–6 min.

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At a Glance

• Own the line flow during your shift
• Plug any station to prevent bottlenecks
• Keep plating and temps consistent
• Train and hand off cleanly to next shift
• Surface issues early to Sous/Chef

Micro‑Timings

• Pre‑shift station check: 20 minutes before service
• Board scan for fires and holds: every 2 minutes
• Expo check‑ins: every 10 minutes or as tickets spike
• Closing checklist sign‑off: before clock‑out

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise station cooks and balance workloads
• Master every station and plug gaps during rush
• Keep quality checks tight on taste, temp, and plating
• Run opening and closing for the line
• Train new cooks and document shift handoffs
• Communicate status, issues, and needs to Sous/Chef