This countertop gas hotplate is configured for line cooking where space planning and repeatable results are priorities. At 24 in wide, it adds cooking capacity within a compact footprint that fits on standard counters, allowing precise placement on the line without reworking adjacent stations or interrupting established prep zones. It serves as a dedicated cooking platform for pan work, boiling, reduction, and finishing tasks that benefit from immediate heat at the stove top. The countertop placement makes it suitable for augmenting an existing saute or production station during peak periods, while keeping workflows predictable across shifts. Its exterior working faces are stainless steel at the front, along the sides, and across the front top ledge. These surfaces support frequent wipe-downs during shift changes and end-of-day cleaning. The front top ledge defines a consistent landing edge at the cooking surface, helping stage and move pans with controlled contact while maintaining an orderly boundary between the hot zone and the operator side. A built-in drawer provides integrated storage within easy reach of the user, keeping small items consolidated at the unit instead of on the counter. Consolidation at the source leaves the surrounding workspace cleaner and more predictable, which is useful when multiple people cycle through the same station during a daypart. The countertop format makes it practical to pair with adjacent equipment and layout elements so mise en place and vessels can remain organized. Because the unit sits on the counter, it can be positioned where additional cooking capacity is needed along the line. The overall design facilitates routine cleaning and resets that fit into daily closing procedures. It is CSA listed and NSF certified for commercial foodservice, which supports common approval and sanitation expectations