Line Chef — High-Volume Caribbean Kitchen

The Easterly; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Easterly in St. Thomas is seeking an experienced Line Chef to own a station from setup to service, executing prep lists with precision and maintaining a tight mise en place for fast-paced service.

This role offers a vibrant, Bohemian-island dining environment with a strong focus on hospitality. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a high-volume kitchen, solid knife handling and food-safety knowledge, and a passion for quality.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year of related experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge.
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and adapt to changing priorities.
• Passion for food, strong work ethics, and dedication.

Responsabilidades

• Execute menu specs with culinary pride, ensuring every dish leaving the line is flavorful, beautiful, and consistent with Chefs' exact standards.
• Move with speed and precision without ever compromising on quality, portioning, or plate appeal.
• Own your prep, mise en place, and station setup so your line is fully dialed and ready for seamless service execution.
• Complete daily station prep by executing prep lists, chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, and portioning proteins according to target specs.
• Work alongside the executive kitchen team in pacing tickets, orchestrating line flow, and keeping service running smoothly.
• Manage multiple tickets simultaneously and assist neighboring stations during peak rush.
• Assist with cleaning and stocking.
• Execute opening and closing sanitation checklists including deep cleaning equipment and proper breakdown of prep lines.
• Pitch in when delivery trucks arrive—unload, organize, and stock supplies where they need to go.
• Monitor food safety and cleanliness standards to ensure a safe, compliant kitchen.
• Run airtight operational systems to guarantee an immaculate, "A-Grade" health inspection environment.
• Set the tone for a collaborative environment with clear, open communication between all restaurant staff.
• Keep the Chef and Manager on Duty in the loop on all things kitchen related.
• Continuously take pride in what you do while remaining eager to expand your culinary techniques and growth alongside our team.
• Be a culture builder—bring positive energy, authenticity, reliability, and pride in how you show up every day.

Conocimientos

High-volume kitchen

Attention to detail

Leadership

Adaptability

Food safety awareness

Team communication

Descripción del empleo

The Easterly in St. Thomas is seeking an experienced Line Chef to own a station from setup to service, executing prep lists with precision and maintaining a tight mise en place for fast-paced service.

This role offers a vibrant, Bohemian-island dining environment with a strong focus on hospitality. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in a high-volume kitchen, solid knife handling and food-safety knowledge, and a passion for quality.