Line Cook

Recess Hotels; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness

Company-matched 401(k) with fast vest

Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid '

Paid holidays and a paid birthday

Complimentary daily team member meal

Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel/

Team member discounts on dining andSpa

Complimentary fitness classes

Employee rates at select LeadingHotels

Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Referral incentives and career growth

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club Savannah is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join the opening culinary team. You’ll own your station, move with purpose during service, and help establish kitchen standards and culture from day one.

This onsite role offers opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic team, deliver consistently great meals, and contribute to an exceptional guest experience in a vibrant Savannah setting.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook or professional kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, cooking techniques, and safe food handling.
• Strong sense of urgency during busy service.
• Reliable team player with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and time-management skills.
• Passion for food and hospitality, delivering high-quality work.
• Able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical tasks in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and service expectations.
• Set up and maintain an organized, fully stocked station before, during, and after service.
• Work efficiently during high-volume service while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Support food preparation, production, and storage across the kitchen as needed.
• Communicate effectively with Chefs and fellow cooks regarding prep needs, product levels, and 86’d items.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization standards.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Line cook experience

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Urgency under pressure

Team player

Communication & time management

Food & hospitality passion

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Job description

Recess is where the everyday takes a break.

Opening in Fall 2026, Recess Hotel & Club is bringing a new kind of hospitality to the heart of Savannah. Housed within the historic Manger Building, Recess blends a 221-room lifestyle hotel with a members club, rooftop pool, French brasserie, wellness club, coworking spaces, and lively social venues—all designed around one simple idea: life is better when there's room to play.

Recess is the newest project from LEFT LANE, the team behind Hotel Bardo Savannah. In just one year, Bardo has earned Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Triple Crown distinction—recognizing hotels that have achieved the publication's Hot List, Gold List, and Readers' Choice Awards—along with the inaugural Michelin Key designation and recognition from Travel + Leisure as one of the Best New Hotels of the Year. It's this same commitment to thoughtful hospitality and unforgettable experiences that we're bringing to Recess.

We're building more than a hotel. We're building a team of people who believe great hospitality is thoughtful, personal, and a little unexpected. Whether you're welcoming guests, creating memorable meals, keeping the operation running seamlessly, or leading a team, every role helps shape the Recess experience from day one.

If you're curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.

Find and seek. Stay here, play here. Welcome to Recess.

LEFT LANE Hospitality Group, LLC is a vertically integrated real estate design, development and management firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace and company culture where our team members are inspired to create lasting impressions through warm, anticipatory service. How we want our guests to feel when staying with us is the same as…how we want our team to feel every day.

About The Role

The Culinary team at Recess Hotel & Club is looking for an experienced and motivated Line Cook to join our opening team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their station, moves with purpose during service, and cares about delivering consistently great food.

As part of the opening culinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to help establish the standards, rhythm, and culture of a brand-new kitchen while working alongside chefs and hospitality professionals focused on creating an exceptional guest experience.

This is an onsite position located at Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, Georgia.

If hired into this role, you will receive a $1,000 one-time sign-on bonus. Minimum tenure requirements apply.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and service expectations
• Set up and maintain an organized, fully stocked station before, during, and after service
• Work efficiently during high-volume service while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail
• Support food preparation, production, and storage across the kitchen as needed
• Communicate effectively with Chefs and fellow cooks regarding prep needs, product levels, and 86’d items
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization standards
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience

Qualifications

• Previous line cook, restaurant cook, or professional kitchen experience preferred
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, cooking techniques, and safe food handling practices
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to stay organized during busy service
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong attention to detail
• Effective communication and time-management skills
• Passion for food, hospitality and producing high-quality work
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, lifting, and other physical movement required in a professional kitchen

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience The Brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands