Line Cook

SOUTHWEST WINE & SPIRITS LLC; Malibu Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Wally’s Wine & Spirits in Malibu Beach seeks an experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team. Bring your craft, speed, and attention to detail to a premium hospitality environment known for exceptional food, wine, and guest experiences.

You will prepare and cook menu items across stations, execute dishes with timing and presentation, maintain a clean station, and follow strict food safety procedures. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and high-volume periods is required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a line cook role.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, equipment, prep methods, and service flow.
• Ability to work a variety of stations (garde manger, pizza, fry, sauté, meat).
• Strong attention to quality, plating, timing, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Team-oriented with clear communication and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items with consistency, quality, and care across stations.
• Execute dishes during service with strong timing and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station.
• Follow proper food safety, labeling, storage, and FIFO procedures.
• Support opening, closing, prep, portioning, and station setup.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Line CookAbout the RoleWally’s Wine & Spirits is seeking a skilled and passionate Line Cook to join our culinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your craft, speed, and attention to detail to a premium hospitality environment known for exceptional food, wine, and guest experiences.What You’ll DoPrepare and cook menu items with consistency, quality, and care across multiple kitchen stations.Execute dishes during service with strong timing, precision, and attention to presentation.Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station to support smooth kitchen operations.Follow proper food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and FIFO procedures.Communicate clearly with chefs and fellow team members to ensure seamless service.Support opening, closing, prep, portioning, and station setup standards.Contribute to a collaborative kitchen culture by assisting teammates when needed.What We’re Looking ForAt least one year of experience in a similar culinary or line cook role.Working knowledge of kitchen operations, equipment, prep methods, and service flow.Ability to work a variety of stations, including garde manger, pizza, fry, sauté, or meat station.Strong attention to quality, plating, timing, cleanliness, and food safety standards.A team-oriented mindset with clear communication and a positive attitude.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and high-volume service periods.Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 pounds.Why Wally’s?At Wally’s, we bring together world-class food, wine, spirits, and hospitality in a dynamic, elevated environment. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to creating memorable guest experiences while supporting growth and development for talented hospitality professionals.Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Wally’s team.Wally’s is an equal opportunity employer and as a matter of Company policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.