Canapé Cook

Canapé Cook | Rêve

$18–20/hour | Full-time | Birmingham, AL

Love food? Like the idea of turning tiny bites into something people can’t stop talking about? Come cook with us at Rêve.

We’re a high-end, tasting-menu-only restaurant with a love for both modern gastronomy and traditional culinary techniques. We care about the details, we take our food seriously, and we believe that great cooking starts with genuine curiosity.

We’re looking for a canapé cook who wants to learn, grow, and be part of a kitchen that cares about what goes on the plate. You don’t need years of experience or an impressive résumé, but you do need a real love of food. Some professional kitchen experience is preferred, and we’re happy to help the right person develop their skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and assembling canapés for service
• Handling prep work and keeping your mise en place organized
• Plating food with care, precision, and attention to detail
• Keeping your station clean and ready for service
• Performing general cleaning duties throughout the kitchen
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and shared work areas
• Working alongside the team to make sure every bite meets our standards

Who we’re looking for

Someone who is curious about food and excited to learn new things. Someone who notices the little details, takes pride in their work, and understands that a great kitchen depends on everyone working together.

You should be comfortable receiving feedback, asking questions, and working toward a high standard. You don’t have to know everything when you walk through the door. You do have to care enough to keep learning.

We’re interested in people who want to build their skills and potentially grow into greater responsibilities within the kitchen.

The practical stuff

• Pay: $18–20 per hour
• Schedule: Typically 2–11 PM
• Days off: Mondays and Tuesdays guaranteed off
• Additional time off: A full week off in the summer and most major holidays off. Theas periods are not considered PTO.
• Position: We’re looking to fill this need with either one full-time cook or two part-time cooks.

A little about Rêve

We’re a high-end restaurant focused exclusively on tasting menus, where traditional technique meets modern gastronomy. This is an opportunity to work with food that demands thought, precision, and creativity, even when the finished product is only a few bites.

We don’t expect perfection on day one. We do expect curiosity, a good attitude, and a genuine desire to make great food.

If that sounds like your kind of kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

Work Location: In person