Line Cook

Hawksmoor - Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts at Hawksmoor

Job summary

Hawksmoor - Chicago is seeking a passionate Charcoal Grill Chef to manage charcoal grill operations and prepare high-quality, grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, managing timely food orders, and working closely with the kitchen team in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a strong grasp of cooking methods. The position offers health insurance, paid time off, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work broil, grill, and/or sauté.
• Handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the charcoal grill and ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Prepare food and assist kitchen staff in executing menu items.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Working with charcoal grill

Fast-paced kitchen environment

Excellent verbal communication

Team collaboration

Ability to multitask

Tools

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Grill Chef – Hawksmoor Chicago

We’re looking for a passionate Charcoal Grill Chef to join our Hawksmoor Chicago team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for working with and managing the charcoal grill to prepare high-quality, perfectly grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables for our guests. You’ll work alongside our kitchen team to ensure timely, efficient food preparation while maintaining Hawksmoor’s high standards of excellence in every dish.

You’ll be expected to handle knives, operate kitchen equipment, and prep ingredients in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality will be key to your success in this role.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with and manage the charcoal grill, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.

• Handle knives and operate kitchen equipment with precision and safety.

• Coordinate food orders to ensure timely and efficient delivery to each table.

• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards to ensure guest safety.

• Follow recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guests’ expectations.

• Prep food and assist kitchen staff in executing menu items to the highest standard.

• Ensure all food is prepared in a timely fashion and meets high-quality standards.

• Label food and ensure proper rotation (FIFO).

• Meet special guest requests while maintaining the same high-quality standards.

Requirements:

• Ability to work broil, grille, and/or sauté.

• Handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation.

• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a team.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

• Strong grasp of various cooking methods, food items, equipment, etc.

• Clear understanding of menu items and responsibility for prepping ingredients.

• Be able to multitask in a high-volume kitchen.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and paid sick leave.

• Employee discounts at Hawksmoor

If you’re passionate about exceptional food, enjoy working with a dynamic kitchen team, and want to be part of something special as we expand, we'd love to hear from you.

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