Grill Cook

J. Alexander's Restaurants; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with Company Match

Opportunity for Upward Growth

Job summary

J. Alexander's Restaurants in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Grill Cook to maintain grill temperatures and support an open‑kitchen dining experience. You will coordinate with expo and management, ensuring proper food temps, sanitation, and efficient ticket flow throughout each shift.

Candidates should be 18+, with 1 year kitchen/culinary experience preferred. Comfortable using knives, slicer, mixer, stoves and ovens, and flexible to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• 1 yr. previous kitchen/culinary/chef experience on a broiler is preferred, but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment including knives, slicer, mixer, stoves, and ovens.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Responsibilities

• This individual is responsible for maintaining the temperature of the grill throughout the shift.
• Coordination with open-kitchen layout requires strong communication and teamwork with other employees.
• Manage ticket orders for proteins and ensure proper food temperatures and sanitation.
• Opening duties and closing cleaning duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Knives

Slicer

Mixer

Stoves

Ovens

Job description

GRILL COOK

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a contemporary American restaurant, known for its daily scratch made wood‑fired cuisine. We strive to provide the highest‑quality food and service in the hospitality industry, while fostering a culture of working hard, paying attention to details, and delivering the best all‑around dining experience. We take immense pride in leading the hospitality industry; it’s a part of the company’s DNA.

Our compensation is at the top of the industry, but life is more than a paycheck. A workplace needs to inspire both professional and personal growth while motivating leaders to reach their goals. You can find that with us.

Why Choose Us

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Opportunity for Upward Growth

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age to operate kitchen equipment.
• 1 yr. previous kitchen/culinary/chef experience on a broiler is preferred, but not required.
• Experience and knowledge of kitchen equipment including knives, slicer, mixer, stoves, and ovens.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.

Job Description

This individual is responsible for maintaining the temperature of the grill throughout the shift. Our restaurants typically include an open‑kitchen layout with visibility from the dining room. Coordination of designated positions requires strong communication and teamwork with other employees, including assembler, expo, and all members of management. This position must manage ticket orders for proteins and is responsible for the execution of proper food temperatures and following company specifications while maintaining a clean station and workspace. Proper sanitation protocols must be followed. Responsibilities also include opening duties and closing cleaning duties.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E‑Verify Employer. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. As an SPB Hospitality Team Member you may be asked to perform additional related duties to meet ongoing needs.