Line Cook

The Ned & Ned's Club; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Complimentary meals

401k matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Career development

Job summary

The Ned & Ned’s Club Washington DC is seeking a Line Cook to support our culinary team across multiple kitchens, preparing diverse global cuisines for members, guests, and customers. You will read recipes, set up stations, perform prep, and ensure consistent Ned’s Club standards in a fast-paced environment.

We offer flexible shifts from breakfast to dinner, a collaborative kitchen, and opportunities to contribute to menu development.

Qualifications

• Experience on the line in an operational kitchen.
• Able to read recipes and follow Ned’s Club standards.
• Willing to work AM and PM shifts and lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Keeping guests fed by preparing and serving restaurant menus.
• Set up station, prep, and manage tickets during service.
• Maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment and follow FIFO.

Skills

Line cook experience

Job description

The Ned’s Club Washington DC boasts 3 restaurants each serving a unique style of cuisine from around the world. We will also host incredible events with customized menus for our guests. As a Line Cook you will support our culinary team in one of these kitchens serving up amazing food to our members, guests, and customers.

Do you want to join one of the best places to work in hospitality?

What’s the role?

Line Cook

Who We Are…

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.

After launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to have opened a Ned’s Club in the US capital in 2025, our fourth and newest location.

The Property…

Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW.

The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-story building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.

The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.

As part of our culinary team and reporting to the kitchen leadership team, you will:

• Keeping our guests and customers well fed by preparing and serving our restaurant menus
• Able to read recipes and create dishes that look and taste amazing, always following Ned’s Club standards
• Setup station, work on prep as assigned, follow FIFO, manage tickets during service
• Tackle any glitches or issues head on, prioritizing the guest experience every time
• Work alongside other line cooks, Chef and Front of House team and Management to deliver a seamless and smooth experience to every guest
• Use equipment properly, we want you to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment
• Our service flows straight from breakfast, to lunch, into dinner so you will need to keep your kitchen clean, tidy, well presented, and ready to hand over to the next team of cooks
• May also support the next team of cooks by helping to prep for the next service
• Our kitchens all operate different hours, so we can usually accommodate your preferred shift patterns – but as always a degree of flexibility is required in hospitality
• Has to be able to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for long periods of time during your shift

What you can bring to the role:

• Previous experience on the line in an operational kitchen
• Any specialist knowledge of cooking techniques or cuisine types may be advantageous
• Our kitchens can be high pressure so a calm demeanor and a genuine passion for providing guests with exceptional food is essential
• A creative flair is always welcome, our menus change seasonally, and you may be offered the opportunity to assist your Head Chef in menu creation
• Able to work AM and PM shifts

What The Ned can give you:

• Salary of up to $27/hour ( Cook, 1, Cook 2 or Cook 3 level)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant when the Club opens
• Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career
• Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays
• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Employee assistance program - advice and support
• Reward and recognition initiatives

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the US to be considered for this role.

Ned's Club is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and those who bring diverse viewpoints to our business.

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