LINE COOK - Hot Line / Cocina Caliente (Experienced Only)

The Villa Casa Casuarina; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid vacation

Employee meals

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Gianni’s at the Villa Casa Casuarina is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our high-volume, fine-dining kitchen. This is not an entry-level role and requires fast, precise execution during service.

Our line regularly handles 500–800 covers per night; candidates must be reliable, adaptable, and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of line cook experience in fine dining or high-volume settings.
• Ability to work fast, clean, and organized during heavy service.
• Strong cooking techniques including searing, sauté, grilling, frying, roasting.
• Able to handle high-pressure, high-ticket environments.
• Punctual, reliable, and professional; available evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the hot line station (grill, sauté, fry, or assigned station).
• Cook menu items to order with full consistency, accuracy, and speed.
• Execute sauces, proteins, vegetables, and sides following established standards.
• Read tickets quickly and work clean under pressure during intense service.
• Assist in prep production, batch cooking, and organization for high-volume service.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation at all times.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and FIFO standards.
• Communicate effectively with the culinary team to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with large banquets, events, and VIP dinners.

Skills

Line cook experience

High-volume service

Fast-paced environment

Punctual and reliable

Legal to work in the US

Job description

LINE COOK - Hot Line / Cocina Caliente (Experienced Only) (Miami Beach)

JOB DESCRIPTION
LOCATION: Gianni’s at the Former Versace Mansion
POSITION: LINE COOK – Hot Line / Cocina Caliente (Experienced Only)
DEPARTMENT: Kitchen
REPORTS TO: Executive Chef
Full-Time | Fine Dining | High-Volume Service
About the Position
Gianni’s at the Villa Casa Casuarina is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our high-volume, fine-dining kitchen. This is not an entry-level role. Our line regularly handles 500–800 covers in a single night, and we need cooks who can execute with speed, precision, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the hot line station (grill, sauté, fry, or assigned station).
• Cook menu items to order with full consistency, accuracy, and speed.
• Execute sauces, proteins, vegetables, and sides following established standards.
• Read tickets quickly and work clean under pressure during intense service.
• Assist in prep production, batch cooking, and organization for high-volume service.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation at all times.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and FIFO standards.
• Communicate effectively with the culinary team to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with large banquets, events, and VIP dinners.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of line cook experience (fine dining or high-volume strongly preferred).
• Ability to work fast, clean, and organized during heavy service.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques (searing, sauté, grilling, frying, roasting).
• Ability to handle high-pressure, high-ticket environments.
• Punctual, reliable, and professional.
• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

• Stable full-time schedule.
• A professional, respectful, high-performance kitchen environment.
• Opportunity for growth
• Employee meals
• 401k plan
• paid vacation
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurace

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position