Line Cook - The Rooftop

Avocet Hospitality; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour

$500 Sign-On Bonus

Instant Pay

Time Off: PTO + Holidays

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Avocet Hospitality Group is seeking a line cook for The Rooftop at The Vendue, Charleston. You will set up and maintain a clean line, prep ingredients, and plate high-volume dishes with precision during peak periods.

We require 1+ year of line cook or prep cook experience, strong knife skills, and the ability to work swiftly under pressure. English communication is essential; benefits include paid time off, health coverage, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of line cook or prep cook experience in a fast-paced or upscale kitchen.
• Strong knife skills, diverse cooking methods, and BOH sanitation best practices.
• Able to work accurately and swiftly under pressure while staying organized.

Responsibilities

• Set up, stock, and maintain a pristine line station for seamless service.
• Prepare ingredients, execute dishes, and plate with timing during rushes.
• Adhere to SCDA sanitation, nutrition, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen team with a positive attitude and energy.

Skills

Line cook experience

Culinary skills

Moxie & speed

Stamina

English communication

Job description

Career Opportunities with Avocet Hospitality Group

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Our organization is defined by one simple word – passion. Everything is geared to providing you a great guest experience in a unique environment, and being served by our team of professionals in a way that makes you stop and say, "This place is different".

Perched atop Charleston's original art hotel, The Rooftop at The Vendue combines panoramic Holy City views, craft cocktails, and high-energy dining. We're looking for fast-paced Line Chefs to bring creative moxie to our high-volume kitchen. If you thrive under pressure and take pride in bold flavor and flawless execution, come make your mark on Charleston's most iconic rooftop stage!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Command Your Station: Set up, stock, and maintain a pristine line station for effortless service flow.
• Execute with Precision: Prep ingredients, butchery, and sauces; cook and plate menu items simultaneously with perfect timing under peak rushes.
• Maintain High Standards: Strict compliance with SCDA sanitation, nutrition, and safety standards.
• Bring the Energy: Collaborate seamlessly with the kitchen team, keeping a cool head and positive attitude.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experience: 1+ years of line cook or prep cook experience in a fast-paced or upscale kitchen.
• Culinary Skills: Strong knife skills, understanding of diverse cooking methods, and BOH sanitation best practices.
• Moxie & Speed: Ability to work accurately and swiftly under pressure while remaining self-motivated and organized.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in hot line / walk-in freezer environments.
• Communication: Ability to read recipes and communicate fluidly with the line in English.

THE PERKS

• Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour (Based on Experience)
• $500 Sign-On Bonus ($250 at 3 months + $250 at 6 months)
• Instant Pay: Access your earned wages before payday through PayActiv
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
• Full Benefits: Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Financial & Career Growth: 401(k) with up to 3.5% match, Tuition Reimbursement, and internal career development
• Exclusive Discounts: Employee rates across all Avocet-owned boutique hotels & restaurants

READY TO JOIN US?

The Vendue is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE / DFWP).