Line Cook

Schlesinger's Steakhouse; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free employee meal

Dining discounts

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Professional kitchen environment

Job summary

Schlesinger’s Steakhouse is seeking an experienced, dependable Line Cook to own a station and consistently execute great food in a busy professional kitchen.

You will run a sauté station, stay organized, prep and stock, and ensure dishes meet established standards with speed and accuracy. The role requires evenings, weekends, and holidays, and offers growth within Newport News’ premier chophouse.

Qualifications

• Professional line-cook experience is required.
• Experience working a sauté station in a busy kitchen.
• Delicate hand with seafood and steak.
• Strong knife skills and solid professional cooking techniques.
• Able to manage a station during a busy service.
• Understands timing, organization, urgency, and consistency.
• Dependent and takes schedule seriously; shows up prepared.
• Pride in quality, cleanliness, and attention to detail; communicates well.
• Experience in steakhouse, upscale casual, or high-volume restaurant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your sauté station from prep through closing.
• Keep your station prepped, stocked, clean, and ready for service.
• Prepare steaks, seafood, sauces, and other menu items to established standards.
• Execute dishes with speed, consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Manage multiple tickets and priorities during high-volume service.
• Maintain proper temperatures, portions, cooking techniques, and presentation.
• Stay ahead of prep and anticipate station needs.
• Communicate clearly with chefs and kitchen staff.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout service.
• Assist with breakdown, closing, and other kitchen duties.
• Step up and help the team when and where needed.

Skills

Line cook experience

Sauté station

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Team communication

Dependable / punctual

Food safety

Job description

SCHLESINGER’S STEAKHOUSE IS HIRING — EXPERIENCED LINE COOK

RELIABLE. SKILLED. CONSISTENT. WE WANT YOU ON OUR LINE.

Do you take pride in being the cook your team can count on?

Schlesinger’s Steakhouse is looking for an experienced, dependable Line Cook who knows how to run a station, stay organized, and consistently execute great food in a busy professional kitchen.

We’re not just looking for someone with experience — we’re looking for someone who shows up, comes prepared, works hard, and takes ownership of their station.

As Newport News’ premier chophouse, Schlesinger’s is known for quality steaks, fresh seafood, and high standards of food and service. If you’re serious about your craft and want to work with a professional culinary team, we want to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Take ownership of your sauté station from prep through closing
• Keep your station prepped, stocked, clean, and ready for service
• Prepare steaks, seafood, sauces, and other menu items to established standards
• Execute dishes with speed, consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Manage multiple tickets and priorities during high-volume service
• Maintain proper temperatures, portions, cooking techniques, and presentation
• Stay ahead of prep and anticipate what your station will need
• Communicate clearly with chefs and fellow kitchen staff
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout service
• Assist with breakdown, closing, and other kitchen duties
• Step up and help the team when and where needed

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has professional line-cook experience — required
• Has experience working a sauté station in a busy kitchen
• Has a delicate hand with seafood and steak
• Has strong knife skills and solid professional cooking techniques
• Can confidently manage a station during a busy service
• Understands timing, organization, urgency, and consistency
• Is dependable and takes their schedule seriously
• Shows up on time, prepared, and ready to work
• Takes pride in quality, cleanliness, and attention to detail
• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a team
• Has steakhouse, upscale casual, or high-volume restaurant experience preferred
• Is available for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• TAKES INITIATIVE AND SOLVES PROBLEMS

WHY SCHLESINGER’S?

Competitive pay based on experience

Free employee meal every shift

Employee dining discounts

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Professional, respectful kitchen environment

Experienced culinary team

Established restaurant with a loyal guest following

WE NEED SOMEONE WE CAN COUNT ON.

Great cooks are important. Reliable great cooks are invaluable.

If you’re experienced, dependable, organized, and take genuine pride in your work, we want you on our team.

Show up. Work hard. Own your station. Put out great food.

Schlesinger’s Steakhouse — Port Warwick, Newport News, VA

Schlesinger's is the ultimate destination for a great steak. As Newport News' Premier Chophouse, Schlesinger's features a variety of cuts, with choices like Cowboy Cut Ribeye, New York Strip, Filet Mignon and Porterhouse.

Schlesinger's also has succulent seafood such as twin South African Lobster Tails, Rockfish with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, and Jumbo Chesapeake Lump Crab Cakes.