Line Cook - Fast-Paced Coastal Rooftop Kitchen

Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant & Bar; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Outdoor dining environment

Job summary

Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant in La Jolla, CA is seeking a line cook to execute dishes with speed, precision, and consistency in a small, high-volume kitchen.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and a calm, focused demeanor during busy service, with opportunities for growth and both part-time and full-time schedules in an outdoor dining setting.

Competitive hourly pay based on experience, with emphasis on food safety and organization.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a small kitchen with high production volume.
• Calm, focused demeanor during busy service periods.
• Reliability, punctuality, and accountability.
• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with the team.
• Pride in cleanliness, organization, and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Maintain speed and efficiency during high-volume service periods.
• Prepare and organize mise en place for service and daily prep lists.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team during service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation at all times.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with prep, station setup, and breakdown.
• Support teammates and contribute to a positive, professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Line cook experience

Small kitchen efficiency

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Team collaboration

Food safety

Job description

Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant in La Jolla, CA is seeking a line cook to execute dishes with speed, precision, and consistency in a small, high-volume kitchen.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and a calm, focused demeanor during busy service, with opportunities for growth and both part-time and full-time schedules in an outdoor dining setting.

Competitive hourly pay based on experience, with emphasis on food safety and organization.