Line Cook

PORT ROYAL CLUB; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Royal Club in Naples, FL is seeking a Line Cook to join our culinary team, delivering high-quality dishes for members and guests in a luxury private club environment. You will prepare and present salads and cold dishes, follow recipes, and maintain cleanliness of the station to the club’s exacting standards.

Ideal candidates have prior professional kitchen experience, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to work quickly under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen or salad station is preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble salads, dressings, and cold dishes according to recipes and plating guidelines.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and rotated using FIFO principles.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the salad station and surrounding areas.
• Assist with prep work for other stations as needed (cutting vegetables, portioning, stocking supplies).
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages to kitchen management.
• Uphold Port Royal Club’s standards for quality, presentation, and member satisfaction.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during peak periods.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Description

Port Royal Club, located in the heart of the prestigious Port Royal neighborhood in south Naples, Florida, is a private beach club dedicated to luxury, leisure, and exceptional service. Membership is exclusively tied to property ownership within the Port Royal community, making the Club a cornerstone of one of the most distinguished addresses in the country.

Our Club offers an array of world-class amenities, including a 10,000-square-foot fitness center featuring yoga, Pilates, and spin classes, as well as a serene spa for wellness and rejuvenation. The tennis center boasts nine Har-Tru clay courts and a 1,300-square-foot pro shop, catering to both recreational and competitive players.

Following the impact of Hurricane Ian in 2021, the Club has embarked on an ambitious $100 million renovation to reimagine our facilities. The new clubhouse—set to open in fall 2026—will embrace timeless West Indies architecture and offer an elevated member experience, featuring a coffee shop, three signature restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, four bars, a banquet venue, a lap pool, and access to our pristine private beach.

This is an exciting time to join the Port Royal Club as we prepare to unveil a new chapter in our storied history.

The Line Cook is an essential part of our culinary team, responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes that meet the Club’s standards of excellence. This role requires precision, efficiency, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences to our members and guests.

Requirements

• Prepare and assemble salads, dressings, and cold dishes according to recipes and plating guidelines.
• Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and rotated following FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the salad station and surrounding areas in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with prep work for other stations as needed, including chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and stocking supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or needs to the kitchen management team.
• Uphold Port Royal Club’s standards for quality, presentation, and member satisfaction.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen or salad station preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a hot, busy kitchen environment.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Will work indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to wet and/or hot conditions.

The Port Royal Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all candidates including those with disabilities. All qualified candidates/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Port Royal Club is a drug/tobacco-free workplace. Pre‑employment drug testing is required. The Port Royal Club participates in the US E-Verify program; candidate & employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America.