Line Cook

Palisociety; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discounts across portfolio

Job summary

Palisociety is hiring a Line Cook for Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach. You will set up your station, prep, cook, and plate items to ensure a delicious, consistent guest experience. Bring energy, precision, and a team-first attitude to a fast-paced kitchen.

Requirements include 1 year of line cook experience, a positive, collaborative mindset, and the ability to stand for long shifts with weekend and holiday availability. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience as a line cook in a high-quality full-service or fast-casual environment.
• Positive, upbeat attitude and a genuine passion for cooking.
• Collaborative team player, comfortable pivoting quickly when the situation calls for it.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization and basic math/critical-thinking skills for prep and recipes.
• Clear, professional communicator who listens and adapts to feedback.
• Ability to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift, including bending and lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up your station and complete your daily prep list.
• Receive and inspect vendor goods to ensure all products meet our standards.
• Prepare and deliver beautifully plated items to the line, supporting other stations as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workspace, including all food storage areas.
• Follow prep lists, portion guidelines, and exceptional cooking technique to prepare for service.
• Collaborate with the team to complete service in a positive, respectful environment, matching the pace of a demanding kitchen.
• Work safely and sanitarily at all times, protecting the health of staff and guests.
• Complete opening/closing tasks and lend a hand wherever needed to help the team finish service efficiently.

Skills

Line cook experience

Team player

Organized and detail‑oriented

Clear communicator

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Palisociety is a society of unique hotels and residences — Palihouse, Palihotel, Le Petit Pali, ARRIVE by Palisociety, and a growing collection of independently branded properties. Since our first hotel opened in Los Angeles in 2009, we've grown into a nationwide portfolio of neighborhood-centric hotels, restaurants, bars, and event spaces, earning recognition from Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, the New York Times, and more.

ABOUT LE PETIT PALI LAGUNA BEACH

Perched on Laguna Beach's famed Coast Highway at the southern end of the town's winding oceanside route, Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach is a two‑story hideaway with 41 king and suite rooms, an intimate guest lobby and bar, and a sparkling pool area nestled among soaring palm trees, all just steps from Treasure Island Beach and Goff Cove, two of the area's most revered beachfront destinations.

POSITION PROFILE

The Line Cook is a key player behind every dish at Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach - prepping, cooking, and plating with care to deliver a delicious, consistent guest experience. You'll bring energy and precision to a fast‑paced kitchen, keeping your station running smoothly night after night.

THE TASK AT HAND

• Set up your station and complete your daily prep list.




• Receive and inspect vendor goods to ensure all products meet our standards.




• Prepare and deliver beautifully plated items to the line, supporting other stations as needed.




• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workspace, including all food storage areas.




• Follow prep lists, portion guidelines, and exceptional cooking technique to prepare for service.




• Collaborate with the team to complete service in a positive, respectful environment, matching the pace of a demanding kitchen.




• Work safely and sanitarily at all times, protecting the health of staff and guests.




• Complete opening/closing tasks and lend a hand wherever needed to help the team finish service efficiently.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required

• 1 year of related experience as a line cook in a high-quality full-service or fast-casual environment.




• Positive, upbeat attitude and a genuine passion for cooking.




• Collaborative team player, comfortable pivoting quickly when the situation calls for it.




• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization and basic math/critical-thinking skills for prep and recipes.




• Clear, professional communicator who listens and adapts to feedback.

Physical

• Ability to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift, including bending and lifting up to 30 lbs.




• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus 401(k).




• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay.




• Career advancement and professional development as we open new hotels and restaurants nationwide.




• Employee discounts across our entire portfolio (25 hotels and more to come!).