Line Cook

The Mina Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourbon Steak by The Mina Group in San Francisco is seeking a Line Cook to join our culinary team. You will execute dishes with precision and care, maintain high quality standards, and work alongside passionate chefs in a fast-paced, fine dining setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in fine dining or high-volume kitchens, strong knife skills, plating, portioning, and a guest-first mindset. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, quick learning, and the ability to stand for extended periods

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or high-volume kitchen.
• Effective communication with management, guests, and peers.
• Knowledge of knife skills, plating, portioning, and precision cooking.
• Positive, “can do” attitude.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols.
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to grow.
• 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 extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Execute dishes with precision and consistency in a fast-paced, fine dining environment.
• Maintain high standards of quality while collaborating with the culinary team.
• Support multiple kitchen stations and assist chefs as needed.
• Uphold kitchen safety protocols and proper food handling.
• Contribute to a guest-first, positive dining experience.

Skills

Knifework

Plating

Portioning

Precision cooking

Communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Mobility & stamina

Job description

Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina’s love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless steakhouse dishes are elevated by Chef Mina’s refined technique and infused with his arsenal of world flavors and creative flair. The restaurant accomplishes all the traditions expected from a steakhouse, offering the finest cuts of premium beef and seafood complimented by a cutting-edge wine and spirits program, and using local farmers and purveyors to highlight the regions finest ingredients.

About the Role:

As a Line Cook with Bourbon Steak, 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 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

Pay rate - $29.60/hr

The Westin St Francis and Mina group are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.