Line Cook

The Mina Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401k

Dependent care assistance

Student loan repayment

Pet insurance

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura in downtown Portland is seeking a Line Cook to join our culinary team, delivering precise and consistent dishes in a fast-paced, fine dining setting. You will work across multiple stations and collaborate with passionate chefs to uphold quality and presentation standards.

The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years in high-volume fine dining, strong knife skills, excellent communication, and a positive, learn-fast attitude. Must be able to lift 40 lb and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume kitchen.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, guests, and your peers.
• Extensive knowledge of food and cooking techniques including knifework, plating, portioning, and precision cooking.
• A positive, “can do” attitude.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols.
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly; intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team.
• Able to move and lift 40 pounds at a time.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period.

Responsibilities

• Execute dishes with precision, consistency, and care.
• Uphold high standards of quality in a fast-paced, fine dining environment.
• Work across multiple stations in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively with management, guests, and peers.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Stations in kitchen

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Inspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown Portland in the historic Heathman Hotel, Bar Sprezzatura is a bustling lunch spot by day and aperitivo and cicchetti bar at night. Whether enjoying a bustling meal, an aperitivo, or savory snacks, guests are transported to a world where timeless traditions meet the vibrant, sun-kissed charm of coastal Italy.

About the Role:

As a Line Cook with Bar Sprezzatura, you will be an essential part of our culinary team, executing dishes with precision, consistency, and care. You’ll uphold our high standards of quality while working alongside passionate chefs in a fast-paced, fine dining environment. This role is perfect for a motivated cook with strong fundamentals and a drive to learn and grow.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A motivated culinary professional who is organized, detail oriented and knowledgeable. You will be an integral part of our kitchen team with a passion for food and a guest first mentality. You have amazing attention to detail, work well as part of a team, and work well under pressure. You uphold culinary standards of excellence and are comfortable working on multiple stations in the kitchen. You have a strong desire to learn and build your culinary skillset.

What you bring to the table:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume kitchen

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, guests, and your peers

• Extensive knowledge of food and cooking techniques including knifework, plating, portioning, and precision cooking

• A positive, “can do” attitude

• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols

• Ability to learn and retain information quicklyIntellectual curiosity

• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team

• Able to move and lift 40 pounds at a time

• At least 18 years of age

• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.