Fine Dining Line Cook

JJob Title: Fine Dining Line Cook

Location: Hamilton, Ohio

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Wage + Shift Meal & Staff Discounts

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our culinary team in Hamilton, Ohio. Operating at the intersection of artisanal craft and refined hospitality, our kitchen relies on precision, speed, and deep respect for high-quality ingredients.

As a Line Cook on our team, you will execute elevated seasonal dishes—ranging from wood-fired specialties and prime cuts to hand-crafted pastas and delicate seafood—ensuring every plate leaving your station meets our strict standards of flavor, temperature, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Station Preparation & Execution: Set up (mise en place) and maintain your designated station (e.g., Saute, Wood-Fired Grill and Oven, Garde Manger) with all necessary components prior to service.
• Precision Cooking: Execute menu items to exact culinary specifications, recipes, and portion sizes during high-volume service windows.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain unwavering consistency in cook temperatures, seasoning, presentation, and timing to ensure seamless coordination with front-of-house service timing.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Adhere strictly to local health department codes, proper food handling, temperature logging, rotation (FIFO), and sanitation practices.
• Collaborative Support: Maintain clear, concise communication with the Sous Chef, Executive Chef, and fellow line cooks during service to keep kitchen flow harmonious and efficient.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Keep your workspace pristine throughout service; perform end-of-night station breakdown, deep cleaning, and proper storage of remaining inventory.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of line cooking experience in a high-volume, scratch-cooking, or upscale/fine dining environment.
• Culinary Skill: Strong fundamental knife skills, precise technique across core methods (searing, roasting, braising, emulsion sauces), and a strong palate.
• Pace & Stamina: Ability to maintain poise, focus, and clean organization under high-pressure, fast-paced dinner services.
• Schedule Availability: Ability to work evening hours, weekends, and holiday shifts as required by restaurant demand.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for 8–10 hours, move swiftly in hot kitchen environments, and lift up to 50 lbs comfortably.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wood-fired cooking, scratch pasta, or butchery.
• Culinary degree or equivalent formal kitchen training/apprenticeship.
• ServeSafe Food Handler or Manager Certification.

What We Offer

• Creative Input & Menu Collaboration: Opportunity to contribute ideas for seasonal specials, menu testing, and station features alongside our culinary leadership.
• Growth Opportunities: Direct mentorship from our culinary leadership team with room for upward mobility.
• Positive Culture: A professional, respectful, and team-driven kitchen environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your résumé outlining your culinary background.

Our restaurant is an Equal Opportunity Employer celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person