Line Cook

maman | courthouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare

Training opportunities

Internal mobility and growth

Job summary

maman | courthouse in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a passionate line cook to join our team. The ideal candidate has line cook experience and excels in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean BOH space, learning recipes, and ensuring the aesthetic quality of dishes. Join a fast-growing company that values training, competitive salary, and opportunities for internal growth. If you're upbeat, friendly, and enjoy hospitality, you may be a perfect fit!

Qualifications

• Line cook experience & experienced back of house professional.
• Hospitality is your passion, keeping up with industry trends.
• Quality, aesthetics & top-notch customer experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen/BOH space clean and organized.
• Learn and follow maman’s recipes.
• Ensure consistency in the quality and aesthetics of dishes.

Skills

Line cook experience

Great kitchen skills

Pressure handling

Welcoming communication skills

Collaborative work

Quick learning

Job description

maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall & benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch optionsspanning from hearty salads & sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers & make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founderselisa marshall & benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook.

We’re looking for a line cook to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, excellent customer service and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen environment. You're someone who’s always ready to lend a hand and brings a positive attitude to every shift. As a member of our team, you’ll be responsible for delivering friendly, helpful, and responsive support to the entire back-of-house crew.

What you’ll do:

• Keep the kitchen/BOH space in pristine clean and organized shape
• Learn maman’s recipes and follow the recipe book’s instructions
• Always ensure consistency in quality and esthetics of maman’s dishes
• Occasionally assist the various BOH teams during slow times
• Maintain safety standards while adhering to maman’s policies and procedures
• Great communication with the BOH team

What we’re looking for:

• You have line cook experience & are an experienced back of house professional
• You have great kitchen skills
• You know when to keep your head down and concentrate during a rush shift. You handle pressure well & you also know when to have a good laugh with your colleagues
• You have engaging and welcoming communication skills & presence
• Hospitality is your passion, you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends
• Quality, aesthetics & top notch customer experience is a non-negotiable for you
• You work positively and collaboratively to achieve the highest standards of delivery
• You learn quickly, multi-tasking comes naturally to you, and you are able to adapt to maman’s unique culture
• Upbeat, friendly, & efficiency oriented
• Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, and special events
• If we get stuck in an elevator together, you’ll crack a joke and we’ll laugh along the way

What's in it for you:

• Join a fast-growing company committed to not just serving the best cookies & coffees but building a national brand
• Competitive salary, healthcare, & sweet perks for always going the extra mile and living our values
• Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work
• Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible

Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything & like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out.

We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer.