Grill Cook- New Store Opening

Specialty Restaurants; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Employee meals

Health plans

401k with employer match

Vacation starting at 2 weeks

Job summary

Specialty Restaurants is seeking a Grill Cook at our Fort Lauderdale location to join our opening team. You will prepare and execute high-quality grilled items, uphold cooking standards, and contribute to exceptional dining experiences for every guest.

Join a fast-paced kitchen that values food safety, teamwork, and polished service. This role offers full-time hours, weekends and holidays, and competitive hourly pay as we build a rising guest experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of grill cook experience required.
• Knowledge of grilling techniques, ingredients and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen.
• Positive attitude and a team player.
• Flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work with kitchen team to prepare and cook meals per recipes and standards.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Keep a clean, organized work area compliant with Health Dept standards.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient service.
• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Ensure food is attractive and well presented.
• Assist with ingredient prep for future meals.
• Monitor inventory and report shortages to kitchen management.
• Handle and store food to prevent spoilage and waste.
• Adhere to portion controls and minimize waste.

Skills

Grill cook experience

Cooking techniques

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Job description

Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality.

We are assembling the founding team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one.

Be part of the excitement! Sweetwaters opens in October 2026-apply today to learn more about joining our opening team!

Job Summary

The Grill Cook is responsible for preparing and executing high-quality grilled menu items while maintaining consistency, proper cooking techniques, and food safety standards. This role works closely with the culinary team to ensure timely execution, quality presentation, and an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

Basic Job Duties

• Work alongside the kitchen team to prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and standards.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, up to par with Health Department standards.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective service.
• Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented in an attractive and appetizing manner.
• Assist with the preparation of ingredients and food items for future meals.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate any shortages or needs to the kitchen management.
• Handle and store food items appropriately to prevent spoilage and waste.
• Adhere to portion control standards and minimize food waste.

Education / Experience / Skills

• 2 years previous experience as a Grill cook
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Positive attitude, team player, and able to work collaboratively with others
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Top-notch Benefits

• 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Employee Meals - Free meal for every eight-hour shift
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.
• Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement
• Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match, Lifestyle Savings Accounts, Rolling Holiday Paid Time Off

Pay

$24-$26/hr

Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk and stand for hours at a time. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Drug-Free Workplace

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

Salary: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour