Line Cook-1

Luminary Hotel & Co; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Luminary Hotel & Co is seeking an enthusiastic Line Cook to support our kitchen across all F&B outlets. You will handle basic vegetable and sauce prep, assist in cooking under supervision, and help maintain a clean, organized station.

Requires at least two years in a restaurant or hotel kitchen, ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it, strong communication and teamwork, and the stamina to work long hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Knowledge of recipes, cuisines, and kitchen equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience collaborating on a team.
• Ownership mindset in work.
• Servsafe certification or ability to renew.
• Proven ability to make great food.
• Organizational skills; keep station neat.
• Ability to work cleanly under pressure.
• Highschool degree or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Basic vegetable preparation, sauce prep, and minor butchery of proteins.
• Line cook during meal periods under supervision of chefs.
• Daily preparation of ingredients for regular menu and specials.
• Plate dishes according to chef’s specifications.
• Monitor inventory and inform chef when orders are needed.
• Keep station organized, stocked, and clean; rotate prep as needed.
• Maintain coolers and food storage areas. Assist during busy service.
• Assist fellow cooks during peak times.
• Maintain a clean kitchen, rotate products, assist in dishwashing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Two years experience

Cooking knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ownership

Servsafe certification

Food quality

Organization

Work under pressure

Education: high school or higher

Education

High school or higher

Job description

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so. As a Line Cook you will be responsible for preparing the kitchen with a multitude of tasks to include the day‑to‑day preparation of the meals within all the F&B outlets and to continually uphold the standards in accordance with the Tribute Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.

• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a restaurant or hotel kitchen
• Working knowledge of cooking recipes, different cuisines, and how to operate kitchen equipment
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal): able to listen and follow through on task requests
• Experience working collaboratively on a team
• A sense of ownership in everything that you do
• Servsafe certification, or ability to gain/renew certificate
• Proven experience in ability to make great food
• Organizational skills, you are able to maintain a neat and tidy station
• Ability to work cleanly, effectively, and efficiently while under pressure
• Highschool degree, equivalent degree, or higher required

What you’ll do

• Basic vegetable preparation, sauce preparation, and minor butchery of proteins
• Line cook during meal periods with other line cooks under the supervision of chefs
• Daily preparation of ingredients for regular menu and upcoming specials
• Plate dishes to present food to the guests according to chef’s specifications
• Monitor inventory of food and prep and inform chef when new items need to be ordered
• Ensure organization and cleanliness of your station; stocking and rotating prep as needed and required
• Participate in proper functions to maintain the organization of the coolers and other food storage areas
• Assist fellow cooks as needed during times of busy seatings in the restaurant
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen, including stocking and rotating product, daily cleaning of kitchen equipment, and assisting in dishwashing
• Other necessary duties as assigned by the manager.

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award‑winning, Tampa, Florida‑based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top‑branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short‑term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida.

A bright future with stellar benefits awaits! We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program:

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life & Disability Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off
• Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Discounts for hotel team members through Marriott Explore Program
• FREE meal (full‑service hotel team members only)