Brunch Line Cook (Full-Time)

City Cellars HTX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Fixed full-time schedule

Opportunities to develop specials

Positive kitchen culture

Job summary

City Cellars HTX in Houston, TX is hiring AM Line Cooks for Thursday-Monday mornings in a fast-paced brunch setting. You will execute egg dishes, proteins, and brunch classics with speed and pride, maintaining quality under pressure.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in high-volume brunch/kitchen, strong knife skills, and fluency in egg cookery. English is required, Spanish helpful. Health insurance and a fixed full-time schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a high-volume brunch or breakfast kitchen
• Fluency in egg cookery is a must
• Strong knife skills and variety of cooking techniques
• Able to work fast, clean, and with urgency
• English-speaking (bilingual Spanish/English is a plus)
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand long shifts

Responsibilities

• Cook brunch dishes to order with consistency and presentation
• Master egg cookery (fried, poached, scrambled, omelets, etc.)
• Work multiple stations (grill, fry, sauté, eggs, cold station) as needed
• Call back tickets and communicate clearly during service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked station
• Follow recipes and plating standards without shortcuts
• Assist dish area and morning prep: proteins, sauces, vegetables, batch recipes
• Contribute to kitchen cleanliness and organization after shift

Job description

AM Line Cook (Full-Time)

Location: City Cellars HTX – Houston, TX

Schedule: Thursday-Monday | Morning Shifts | Full-Time

About The Role

City Cellars HTX is a chef-driven brunch and bistro concept known for bold flavors, scratch cooking, and high-volume brunch service. We’re hiring AM Line Cooks who are fast, focused, and thrive under pressure. You'll be responsible for executing egg dishes, proteins, brunch classics, and seasonal features with consistency, speed, and pride.

If you move with urgency, communicate clearly, and love the pace and energy of a busy brunch kitchen - this is your kind of line.

What You’ll Do

• Cook brunch dishes to order with consistency and attention to presentation
• Master egg cookery (fried, poached, scrambled, over-easy, omelets, etc.)
• Work multiple stations (grill, fry, sauté, eggs, cold station) as needed
• Call back tickets and communicate clearly during service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station
• Follow recipes and plating standards without shortcuts
• Assist dish area: Help with washing and organizing dishes. Assist AM Prep: Support kitchen with morning prep tasks: proteins, sauces, vegetables, and batch recipes (required)
• Contribute to the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen post-shift

Must-Haves

• Thursday through Monday AM availability is required
• 2+ years experience in a high-volume brunch or breakfast kitchen
• Strong knife skills and comfort with a variety of cooking techniques
• Fluency in egg cookery is a must
• Able to work fast, clean, and with urgency
• English-speaking (bilingual Spanish/English is a plus)
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long shifts
• Professional and team-oriented in a visible, open-kitchen setting

Pay & Benefits

• $17-$18.50/hour base pay
• Team members who stay 30 days with open availability and 5 shifts /week receive a $1/hr premium. Premiums apply in addition to base pay and require continued eligibility.
• Subsidized health insurance (for full-time employees)
• Set, full-time schedule
• Opportunities to help develop specials and seasonal items
• Positive kitchen culture with leadership that listens

Join The Brunch Team

This isn’t your average brunch spot - we’re high volume, scratch made, and focused on delivering excellence at speed. If you're ready to move fast, stay sharp, and serve quality, let’s talk.

Cocinero/a de Línea AM (Tiempo Completo)

Ubicación: City Cellars HTX – Houston, TX

Horario: Jueves a lunes | Turnos por la mañana | Tiempo completo

Sobre El Puesto

City Cellars HTX es un restaurante tipo bistró con enfoque en brunch, cocina de autor, y servicio de alto volumen. Estamos contratando cocineros/as de línea para el turno AM que trabajen con rapidez, precisión y consistencia. Esta posición requiere experiencia con huevos, proteínas y platillos clásicos de brunch en una cocina ocupada y exigente.

Si te encanta la energía de una cocina ocupada por las mañanas y puedes mantener el ritmo - este es tu equipo.

Responsabilidades

• Cocinar platos de brunch con consistencia y buena presentación
• Dominar la preparación de huevos (estrellados, revueltos, pochados, omelets, etc.)
• Trabajar en varias estaciones: parrilla, freidora, salteado, estación fría y de huevos
• Cantar órdenes y comunicarse claramente durante el servicio
• Mantener la estación limpia, organizada y bien abastecida
• Seguir recetas y estándares de emplatado al pie de la letra
• Apoyar en el area de platos: Ayudar con el lavado y organizacion de platos. Apoyar en la preparacion matutina: Apoyar a la cocina con tareas de preparacion en manana: proteínas, salsas, vegetales recetas por lote. (requerido)
• Colaborar en la limpieza y organización del área de cocina después del turno

Requisitos

• Disponibilidad obligatoria de jueves a lunes por la mañana
• 2+ años de experiencia en cocinas de brunch o desayuno de alto volumen
• Buen manejo de cuchillos y técnicas básicas de cocina
• Dominio en la preparación de huevos es esencial
• Capacidad para trabajar rápido, limpio y con sentido de urgencia
• Comprensión del inglés (bilingüe español/inglés es una ventaja)
• Capaz de levantar 50 libras y trabajar de pie por periodos prolongados
• Presentación profesional y actitud positiva en una cocina abierta al público

Salario y Beneficios

• Pago base: $17-$18.50 por hora
• Los miembros del equipo que permanezcan 30 dias con disponibilidad completa y trabajen 5 turnos por semana reciben una prima de $1 por hora. La prima se aplica ademas del salario base y requiere cumplir con la elegibilidad de manera continua.
• Seguro médico subsidiado (para empleados de tiempo completo)
• Horario fijo y completo
• Oportunidad de colaborar con platillos de temporada y especiales
• Cultura de cocina positiva y liderazgo accesible

Únete a Nuestro Equipo De Brunch

Este no es un brunch cualquiera - es alto volumen, cocina desde cero, y velocidad con excelencia. Si estás listo/a para darlo todo en cada turno, postúlate hoy.