Line Cook

USHG; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

USHG Wallet

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Employee relief fund

Dining discount

Commuter benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pine Hall | Hudson's Detroit in Detroit, MI is seeking a Line Cook to join Union Square Hospitality Group’s Detroit outpost. You will contribute to a kitchen honoring Hudson’s legacy with focus on technique and teamwork.

You’ll work in a fast-paced service, maintain mise en place, prep, and plating with attention to detail, while learning under culinary leadership. Competitive hourly pay, benefits, and growth await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a Line Cook position at a full-service restaurant, or similar experience.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu
• Consistently ensure that station mise en place is prepped, seasoned, and stocked throughout service and overall station remains clean and organized
• Effectively participates in a professionally run service period, ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication
• Maintain a calm mental athleticism while managing picks and simultaneously taking direction from expediters and culinary leaders
• Promote teamwork and excellence amongst the kitchen team
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow

Skills

Line Cook experience

English fluency

Job description

Pine Hall | Hudson's Detroit
3000 Nick Gilbert Way
Detroit, MI 48226, USA

Description

Located on the original Hudson’s site, Pine Hall pays homage to Detroit’s past—and the storied Pine Room—through vintage keepsakes and ice-cold cocktails featuring Michigan spirits. As the first Detroit outpost of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, founded in New York City in 1985, Pine Hall brings four decades of hospitality to the city, drawing on the spirit of beloved restaurants like Gramercy Tavern and Shake Shack.

We're proud to serve up classic cocktails made with spirits from close to home, cold beer, and tavern fare that feels familiar, but perhaps a bit better than you remembered.

Who you are:

As a Line Cook, you have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, and devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail.

What you’ll do:

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu
• Consistently ensure that station mise en place is prepped, seasoned, and stocked throughout service and overall station remains clean and organized
• Effectively participates in a professionally run service period, ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication
• Maintain a calm mental athleticism while managingpicksand simultaneously taking direction from expediters and culinary leaders
• Promote teamwork and excellence amongst the kitchen team
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow

What we need from you:

• 1+ years in a Line Cook position at a full-service restaurant, or similar experience
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Line Cook, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay at an hourly range of $21 - $23 per hour, depending on experience
• Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off to support life outside of work
• Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long‑term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger.Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dotsto build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shakerwith an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter.The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumptionand err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it;always responsible for the impact of our wake

*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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