Line Cook — Fast-Paced Outdoor Kitchen, Growth Opportunities

Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant & Bar; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant – La Jolla, CA is seeking a line cook to join a small, fast-paced kitchen focused on hospitality and high-volume service. The role emphasizes speed, precision, and a calm, professional presence during peak periods.

The team values reliability, teamwork, cleanliness, and adherence to food safety. Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available, with competitive hourly pay and room to grow as the restaurant develops.

Qualifications

• Experience as line cook in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to work efficiently in a small kitchen with high production volume.
• Strong sense of urgency while maintaining quality.
• Calm, focused demeanor during busy service periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable.
• Able to follow directions 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

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Reliability and punctuality

Food safety

Job description

Birdseye Rooftop Restaurant – La Jolla, CA is seeking a line cook to join a small, fast-paced kitchen focused on hospitality and high-volume service. The role emphasizes speed, precision, and a calm, professional presence during peak periods.

The team values reliability, teamwork, cleanliness, and adherence to food safety. Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available, with competitive hourly pay and room to grow as the restaurant develops.