Line Cook

Nova Hospitality; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant new bar in San Marcos, where hospitality and community engagement are at the forefront. This dynamic role involves leading a dedicated team in a high-energy environment, ensuring exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. As part of a modern Mediterranean-inspired venue, you'll be instrumental in creating memorable experiences while embracing innovation and collaboration. If you have a passion for wellness-focused cuisine and thrive in a community-driven setting, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values genuine care and teamwork, where your contributions will make a real impact.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Valid Food Handlers Certification required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough knowledge of food and menu to assist staff.
• Perform daily prep and maintain compliance with health codes.

Skills

Hospitality

Team Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Who We are Looking For

Integrity and true care for others
We are seeking a positive, hospitality-driven individual. Our commitment to the community is paramount in our business. This means you welcome diversity, you stay connected to what is happening, and take responsibility to ensure our business practices align with the community. You create an experience that has a welcoming atmosphere for our guests, team, and neighbors.

Leading the team requires daily care of each individual that works with us. You lead with gratitude by acknowledging the contributions of the team and seek out opportunities to support others. Your style has to be flexible to the individual; this means you can easily navigate between direct and supportive leadership styles.

If this resonates with you and you embrace our values and norms, we would love to meet you.

A Little Bit About Us

Located on the buzziest corner of San Marcos’ iconic downtown square, Bazaar is the most anticipated new opening in recent years. The most elevated, high-volume bar program in the market with bold flavors in a unique, Mediterranean-inspired food offering.

A Nova Hospitality concept, setting a new standard for the Downtown San Marcos food and beverage scene. A modern bar with Moroccan-inspired finishes; interiors led by Rituals, the designers behind TenTen, Devil May Care, The Well, Mayfair, and The Marc. Bold, modern Mediterranean flavors throughout simple-yet-cravable menus. A tiny but mighty food offering, to complement this beverage-first concept. A flexible, indoor-outdoor venue, with full audio-visual capabilities including a DJ booth, nightlife lighting, a dozen televisions, and two full bars. Bazaar will be a crowd favorite for the student population, young professionals, and tourists alike.

What You Will Do

• Possess thorough knowledge of food and menu in order to answer all questions from staff
• Rotation of hot and cold stations
• Daily prep for the day and week
• Learning and execution of menu offerings
• Perform opening and closing side work
• Ensure work area is in compliance with health codes at all times

Being Part of this Team

• Come to work not just to work, but to be part of a community
• Not afraid to change or innovate
• An interest and passion for wellness-focused cuisine
• Comfortable with receiving feedback and brave enough to deliver it
• Living in the “We” and not always the “I or Me”
• Sometimes being in the weeds and ready to help each other clear a path
• Dedicated to learning and understanding
• You take responsibility and do not leave it to others
• Genuine care for others
• You are kind
• You say thank you a lot

What You Should Have

• 1 or more years experience in a high-volume kitchen
• A valid Food Handlers Certification is required and must be obtained before entering this position
• Must have an accommodating attitude
• Must be a highly organized individual with the ability to handle numerous tasks at a time