Line Cook

Job Description: Line Cook — Brugada Kitchen + Bar, Nashville

About the Role

You're a skilled cook who executes at a high level under pressure. You'll work a station (or rotate across stations), keep pace with the kitchen's rhythm, and maintain consistent quality through peak service. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where precision and speed matter equally.

What You'll Own

• Execute your station—grill, sauté, expo, fry, or prep—with speed and accuracy
• Maintain quality and consistency—follow recipes, nail plating standards, and hit portion targets
• Keep pace during service—stay calm when tickets spike, communicate with your team, and keep the line moving
• Support the team—help other stations when needed, assist with turnover and cleanup
• Protect food cost—monitor waste, respect portions, and use product efficiently
• Stay organized—maintain your station, follow sanitation standards, and keep your work area clean

What We Need From You

• 2+ years line cook experience (one or more stations)
• Technical skills—comfort with heat, timing, and precision plating
• Durability under pressure—you stay focused when service gets hectic
• Communication—clear callouts with your team, receptive to feedback
• Reliability—you show up on time, you execute your shift, you're accountable
• Teamwork—willing to help other stations and support kitchen leadership
• Flexible schedule—nights, weekends, and high-volume shifts are expected
• Work authorization in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple stations (grill, sauté, expo)
• High-volume restaurant experience (150+ covers/shift)
• Familiarity with POS ticket systems (Toast, OpenTable)
• Upscale or fast-casual dining background
• Food handler certification

What You'll Get

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and station
• Consistent scheduling with high-volume, established restaurant
• Growth opportunity—perform well and move toward lead cook or kitchen leadership
• Professional kitchen culture—team that respects the craft and runs tight service
• Shift meal included

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work flexible hours including weekends and high-volume shifts?
• Do you have experience executing recipes to a consistent standard?
• Which station(s) have you worked? (Select all that apply)

Grill
Sauté
Expo
Fry
Sauce/Prep

• Have you worked in a high-volume restaurant (150+ covers during service)?
• Do you have experience with point-of-sale (POS) ticket systems?
• Have you worked in an upscale or fast-casual restaurant?

Experience:

• Line Cook : 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person