Line Cook

The Hart and The Hunter | Palihotel Melrose; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career advancement and professional开发

Employee discounts across our hotel/餐饮

Job summary

The Hart and The Hunter at Palihotel Melrose is seeking a line cook to join a fast-paced kitchen that values consistency and care. You will prep, cook, plate, and keep your station guest-ready, contributing to the menu with precision and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of line cook experience, strong organization, and a flexible schedule for weekends and holidays. A collaborative spirit and a focus on safety are essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of line cook experience in a high-quality full-service or fast-casual kitchen.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and keep service moving.
• Collaborative team player who's happy to pitch in and pivot quickly.
• Basic math and critical-thinking skills to follow prep work and recipes.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up your station and prep ingredients to portion and recipe specs.
• Cook and plate with technique and consistency, learning new recipes as the menu evolves.
• Keep your station and storage areas clean and up to health and safety standards.
• Support teammates, cover stations, and keep service moving.
• Maintain a steady, positive attitude during service rushes.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Basic math

Critical thinking

Flexible schedule

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Palisociety is a society of unique hotels and residences — Palihouse, Palihotel, Le Petit Pali, ARRIVE by Palisociety, and a growing collection of independently branded properties. Since our first hotel opened in Los Angeles in 2009, we've grown into a nationwide portfolio of neighborhood-centric hotels, restaurants, bars, and event spaces, earning recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, the New York Times, and more.

We consider our employees our greatest asset: structured training from day one, consistent feedback, and a clear path for growth. We develop our leaders from within, because the strongest hospitality companies are the ones that grow their own.

ABOUT THE HART AND THE HUNTER (Opening Soon):

Palihotel Melrose is a boutique hotel offering 33 intimate, fun, and comfortable guest rooms and a Lobby Lounge, and will soon be home again to The Hart and The Hunter restaurant, which has come full circle. Born in Los Angeles in 2012, it wandered north to Seattle, planted itself steps from world-famous Pike Place Market, where it's still a neighborhood staple known for elevated classics like our World-Famous Butter Biscuits, Chicken Pot Pie, and Pie à la Mode, and is now finding its way back home to Palihotel Melrose, right where it all started.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Line Cook is a key member of our kitchen team at The Hart and The Hunter, prepping, cooking, plating, and keeping their station guest-ready throughout service. You'll bring consistency and care to every dish while keeping pace with a fast-moving kitchen.

THE TASK AT HAND:

• Set up your station and work through your daily prep list, prepping ingredients to portion and recipe specs.
• Cook and plate with technique and consistency, staying open to learning new recipes and skills as the menu evolves.
• Keep your station and all food storage areas clean, organized, and up to health and safety standards, including opening, closing, and extra cleaning duties as needed.
• Support your teammates wherever needed, covering stations, delivering prepped items to the line, and pitching in to keep service moving.
• Bring a steady, positive attitude that keeps pace with a demanding kitchen during service rushes.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Required

• 1 year of line cook experience in a high-quality full-service or fast-casual kitchen.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and keep service moving at a steady, comfortable clip.
• Collaborative team player who's happy to pitch in and pivot quickly, comfortable across casual morning shifts and fast-paced dinner hours alike.
• Basic math and critical-thinking skills to follow prep work and recipes.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Physical

• Ability to safely work an 8-hour shift, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus 401(k).
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay.
• Career advancement and professional development as we open new hotels and restaurants nationwide.
• Employee discounts across our entire portfolio (25 hotels and more to come!).