EXPERIENCED WOOD FIRE GRILL COOK

Flagler Station Steakhouse & More is seeking an experienced Live Fire Grill Cook to join our culinary team in beautiful Islamorada, Florida.

We are looking for a serious grill professional who understands that cooking over live wood fire is a craft. Our grill is the cornerstone of our steakhouse, and we're looking for someone who takes pride in producing exceptional steaks, seafood, and other proteins with consistency every service.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has experience in a high-volume steakhouse, upscale restaurant, or live-fire kitchen and understands how to manage multiple premium proteins simultaneously while maintaining exact temperatures and presentation standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Execute premium steaks to precise guest-requested temperatures.
• Operate and maintain a live wood-fired grill throughout service.
• Understand fire management, hot zones, coal beds, wood placement, and temperature control.
• Properly handle, season, rest, and finish premium cuts of beef.
• Prepare seafood and other proteins over live fire.
• Maintain excellent timing and communication with sauté, sides, expo, and culinary leadership.
• Follow recipes, portion specifications, and plating standards consistently.
• Maintain exceptional sanitation and organization of the grill station.
• Properly rotate, label, date, and store products.
• Minimize waste and protect high-cost proteins.
• Assist with preparation, breakdown, and closing procedures.
• Maintain composure and consistency during high-volume dinner service.

Qualifications

Previous grill experience is required. Steakhouse and live-fire experience are strongly preferred.

You should have a strong understanding of steak temperatures from rare through well-done, excellent knife skills, proper food handling practices, and the ability to work efficiently in a demanding kitchen.

We're looking for someone who is dependable, disciplined, organized, coachable, and passionate about their craft.

Why Flagler Station?

Flagler Station Steakhouse & More is part of the Whale Harbor Group Restaurants, an expanding hospitality company in Islamorada.

We are continuing to elevate our culinary program with a strong emphasis on premium steaks, fresh seafood, live-fire cooking, quality ingredients, and exceptional execution.

This isn't simply another line-cook position. We're looking for someone who wants to become an important part of a serious steakhouse culinary team and grow with our organization.

Competitive compensation based on experience.
Full-time opportunities available.
Growth opportunities within Whale Harbor Group Restaurants.

APPLY TODAY

Please submit your résumé and include a brief description of your steakhouse, broiler, wood-fired, charcoal, or live-fire cooking experience.

Flagler Station Steakhouse & More
Islamorada, Florida Keys
Whale Harbor Group Restaurants

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $18.83 - $25.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person