Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall - Experienced Line Cooks

ladybird; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Discounts on Food and Bevvies

Referral Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Supportive and Dynamic Work Environn.

Job summary

Electric Hospitality, a dynamic Atlanta-based restaurant group, seeks a Line Cook to prepare dishes per established recipes while upholding our culture and standards. You will work across kitchen stations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficient service in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years in professional kitchens, strong English skills, and flexibility for evenings and weekends. Spanish language ability and ServSafe are a plus in supporting our diverse team and guests.

Qualifications

• Professional, positive, and approachable demeanor.
• Self-motivated attitude.
• Legal eligibility to work in the US.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Minimum 1–2 years in a professional kitchen.
• Advanced knowledge of food receiving, storing, and rotation.
• Time & temperature practices, FIFO, labeling/dating, protein storage.
• Flexible availability including nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience on a hot line at a fine restaurant (preferred).
• Culinary Arts Program completion (preferred).
• ServSafe certification or equivalent (preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish (preferred).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize.

Responsibilities

• Live and uphold Electric Hospitality values and culture.
• Prepare a variety of dishes using established recipes.
• Operate kitchen areas per Culinary Standards.
• Ensure quality of products served.
• Follow portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen rules.
• Maintain food levels for efficient service.
• Portion food according to recipe specs.
• Properly handle, store, and rotate products.
• Follow plate presentation and garnish setup procedures.
• Assist with food prep during off-peak times.
• Perform dishwashing, recycling prep, and kitchen cleaning.
• Uphold cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of company culture and practices.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance guest dining experience.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Self-motivated

Legally eligible to work in the US

English proficiency

Basic arithmetic

1-2 years professional kitchen

Food receiving/storage knowledge

Time & temperature, FIFO, labeling

Flexible availability

Hot line experience (preferred)

Culinary Arts Program (preferred)

ServSafe (preferred)

Spanish language (preferred)

Multitasking & organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts Program completion (preferred)

Job description

About Electric Hospitality:

Electric Hospitality is an innovative, Atlanta-based restaurant group and catering enterprise founded by acclaimed entrepreneur Michael Lennox. Celebrated for award-winning concepts such as Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Muchacho, Ranger Station, Electric Events, and the Eastside Swim & Social Club, our mission is to bring joy to our world by creating and sharing Electric Experiences with our guests, teams and communities. What does this mean? We simply believe that a life well lived is one where you share impossibly good times with others on a regular basis. We are here to create environments for ultimate enjoyment. We create spaces where positive energy, creativity, culture and community intersect.

Electric Hospitality es un innovador grupo de restauración y empresa de catering con sede en Atlanta, fundado por el reconocido empresario Michael Lennox. Famosos por conceptos galardonados como Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall, Muchacho, Ranger Station, Electric Events y Eastside Swim & Social Club, nuestra misión es llevar alegría al mundo creando y compartiendo Experiencias Eléctricas con nuestros clientes, equipos y comunidades. ¿Qué significa esto? Sencillamente, creemos que una vida bien vivida es aquella en la que se comparten momentos extraordinarios con los demás de forma habitual. Estamos aquí para crear entornos diseñados para el máximo disfrute; creamos espacios donde convergen la energía positiva, la creatividad, la cultura y la comunidad. ¡Únete a nuestro equipo y forma parte de algo especial!

Position Summary:

The Line Cook is responsible for preparing all dishes according to established recipes while upholding the values and culture of Electric Hospitality.

El cocinero de línea es responsable de preparar todos los platos siguiendo las recetas establecidas, al tiempo que mantiene los valores y la cultura de Electric Hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Live and uphold Electric Hospitality values and culture.
• Prepare a variety of dishes using established recipes.
• Operate kitchen areas as per Electric Hospitality Culinary Standards.
• Ensure quality of products served.
• Comply with portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules.
• Maintain food product levels for efficient service.
• Portion food products according to recipe specifications.
• Properly handle, store, and rotate all products.
• Follow plate presentation and garnish setup procedures.
• Assist with food prep during off-peak times.
• Perform related tasks such as dishwashing, recycling preparation, and kitchen cleaning.
• Uphold cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of company culture and practices.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance guest dining experience.

• Vivir y promover los valores y la cultura de Electric Hospitality.
• Preparar una variedad de platos siguiendo las recetas establecidas.
• Operar las áreas de cocina conforme a los estándares culinarios de Electric Hospitality.
• Garantizar la calidad de los productos servidos.
• Cumplir con los tamaños de las porciones, los métodos de cocción, los estándares de calidad y las normas de la cocina.
• Mantener los niveles de productos alimenticios para garantizar un servicio eficiente.
• Dividir los productos alimenticios en porciones según las especificaciones de las recetas.
• Manipular, almacenar y rotar correctamente todos los productos.
• Seguir los procedimientos de presentación de platos y disposición de guarniciones.
• Colaborar en la preparación de alimentos durante los momentos de menor afluencia.
• Realizar tareas relacionadas, como el lavado de vajilla, la preparación de materiales para reciclaje y la limpieza de la cocina.
• Mantener los estándares de limpieza, higiene y seguridad.
• Demostrar conocimiento de la cultura y las prácticas de la empresa.
• Colaborar con el equipo para mejorar la experiencia gastronómica de los clientes.

Qualifications/Skills:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Professional, positive, and approachable demeanor.
• Self-motivated.
• Legally eligible to work in the US.
• Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Minimum 1-2 years working in a professional kitchen.
• Advanced knowledge of food receiving, storing, and rotation practices.
• Time & temperature, FIFO, labeling/dating, protein storage.
• Flexible availability including nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience working a hot line position at a fine restaurant (preferred)
• Completion of a Culinary Arts Program (preferred)
• ServSafe certified or equivalent (preferred)
• Fluency in a foreign language, preferably Spanish (preferred)
• Possess the ethics and positive attitude that support our values and culture.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize.

• Diploma de escuela secundaria (High School) o equivalente.
• Actitud profesional, positiva y accesible.
• Persona motivada y con iniciativa propia.
• Elegibilidad legal para trabajar en los EE. UU.
• Excelente dominio del inglés (lectura, escritura y expresión oral).
• Capacidad para realizar operaciones aritméticas básicas.
• Mínimo de 1 a 2 años de experiencia en una cocina profesional.
• Conocimientos avanzados sobre prácticas de recepción, almacenamiento y rotación de alimentos.
• Control de tiempo y temperatura, sistema FIFO (primero en entrar, primero en salir), etiquetado/fechado y almacenamiento de proteínas.
• Disponibilidad flexible, incluyendo noches, mañanas, fines de semana y días festivos.
• Experiencia en la línea de cocina caliente de un restaurante de alta gama (preferible).
• Haber completado un programa de artes culinarias (preferible).
• Certificación ServSafe o equivalente (preferible).
• Dominio de un idioma extranjero, preferiblemente español (preferible).
• Ética y actitud positiva acordes con nuestros valores y cultura.
• Capacidad para realizar múltiples tareas, establecer prioridades y organizarse.

Essential Physical Functions:

• Ability to stand/walk for 8-10 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Will frequently stand, walk, reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate, and key in data.
• Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Must be able to tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, and soy.
• Report to work in a complete required uniform.
• Maintain a well-manicured appearance and persona that reflects the restaurant's image.
• Meet personal schedule requirements punctually.
• Be courteous, friendly, and pleasant.

• Capacidad para permanecer de pie o caminar entre 8 y 10 horas diarias.
• Capacidad para levantar y transportar hasta 30 libras (aprox. 13,6 kg).
• Realizará frecuentemente tareas que implican estar de pie, caminar, estirarse, tocar/palpar, inclinarse, agacharse, cargar objetos, realizar manipulaciones de precisión e ingresar datos.
• Capacidad para trabajar en ambientes cálidos y frescos, tanto en interiores como en exteriores.
• Capacidad para tolerar niveles elevados de ruido provenientes de la música y la afluencia de clientes.
• Capacidad para tolerar la exposición a posibles alérgenos: productos con cacahuete (maní), huevo, lácteos, gluten y soja.
• Presentarse al trabajo con el uniforme completo reglamentario.
• Mantener una apariencia cuidada y una actitud que refleje la imagen del restaurante.
• Cumplir puntualmente con los requisitos del horario personal.
• Mostrar un trato cortés, amable y agradable.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Employee Discounts on Food and Beverages
• Referral Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Supportive and Dynamic Work Environment

• Salario competitivo
• Oportunidades de crecimiento profesional
• Descuentos para empleados en alimentos y bebidas
• Programa de bonificaciones por recomendación
• Planes de seguro médico, dental y de la vista
• Plan de jubilación 401(k)
• Entorno de trabajo dinámico y de apoyo