Line Cook

Rooster & Owl; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rooster & Owl, a family-run restaurant in Washington, seeks an entry to advanced level line cook to join their esteemed team. The role offers no lunch or brunch shifts, competitive wages, and a supportive environment focused on mentorship and creativity. Ideal candidates are experienced, eager to learn, and excellent team players.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Creative input on menu

Supportive team dynamic

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience at a reputable restaurant is preferred.
• Ability to work well in a small team environment.
• Commitment to improving culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals for guests.
• Collaborate closely with team members in a small kitchen.
• Contribute creatively to menu development.

Skills

Sense of urgency

Desire to learn

Teamwork

Job description

Rooster & Owl is currently looking to addan entry to advanced level line cook to our team. We are a small family run business that focuses on cooking great food and cultivating a great culture. We have garnered plenty of accolades fromthe Michelin Guide, Washington Post, Eater DC, James Beard, and RAMMY just to name a few. We attribute our success to the team that we have built thus far, and we are looking to add another member to the family. For more information about the restaurant, visit www.roosterowl.com.

What we are looking for :

• at least one year of experience at a reputable restaurant is preferred
• a sense of urgency
• desire to learn and improve on the craft
• ability to work well in a small team dynamic

What we have to offer :

• dinner only Tuesday thru Saturday (Sunday / Monday off each week)
• no lunch or brunch shifts
• competitive wage and reasonable work hours (50 hours average with overtime)
• Paid Time Off
• creative input on the menu (we involve the whole team when we work on new dishes)
• supportive team dynamic with a small tightknit crew
• high chef to cook ratio to maximize mentorship opportunities

If you believe that you are a good fit for us, we'd love to hear from you. Please forward a resume and a cover letter to tell us about yourself.