Line Cook

Line Cook – FORTU | Japanese-Influenced Fine Dining | St. Petersburg, FL

Cook at a different level.

FORTU is a Japanese-influenced fine dining restaurant in Tampa. We're a young, independent restaurant group that is growing fast, and new concepts are in development. We're looking for driven cooks who want to grow with us.

If you care about precision, technique and the details most guests never notice but always feel, we want to meet you.

What you'll do

• Cook and plate every dish to exact specs, every night
• Run your station with clean mise en place, sharp organization and a strong sense of urgency
• Work closely with our Chef de Cuisine and culinary leadership on menu changes and new dishes
• Learn Japanese techniques, ingredients and fine dining plating standards
• Follow recipes, prep lists and portioning standards carefully, because consistency is the job
• Keep your station and the kitchen spotless, and follow all food safety and sanitation standards
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with the line, the pass and the front of house

Who we're looking for

• 2+ years of line cook experience, preferably in fine dining, chef-driven or scratch kitchens
• Solid knife skills and strong cooking fundamentals
• Coachable: you want feedback and you get better every shift
• Calm and focused under pressure, with real attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual, ready to go every time you walk in
• A team player who leaves ego at the door and makes the people around them better
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Food Handler certification, or able to get it within 30 days
• A strong plus: experience with Japanese cuisine, sushi or fish butchery

What you'll get

• Competitive pay
• Hands-on training in Japanese and modern fine dining technique
• Room to grow: new concepts are coming soon, and we promote cooks who show up and level up
• A kitchen culture built on high standards, respect and pride in the work
• Staff dining discounts

Schedule: Full-time, evenings and weekends
Location: Downtown, St. Petersburg, FL

If you're ready to sharpen your craft and grow with a team that's building something special, apply today. Tell us about the best dish you've ever cooked.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training

Experience:

• quality cooking: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person