Line Cook | Lefty's Day & Night

Lefty's Day & Night; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Career advancement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lefty’s Day & Night, located at ARRIVE Austin, is seeking a Line Cook to prep, cook, and plate dishes with care for a fast-paced kitchen.

You’ll bring energy, precision, and a collaborative mindset to maintain consistent guest experiences night after night. This full-time role offers growth through our expanding hotel and restaurant portfolio.

Qualifications

• 1 year line cook experience in high-quality service.
• Positive, upbeat attitude for cooking.
• Collaborative team player.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with prep math skills.
• Clear, professional communicator who listens and adapts to feedback.
• Physical: stand for long shifts and lift up to 30 lbs.

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 plated items to the line, supporting other stations as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized workspace, including food storage areas.
• Follow prep lists, portion guidelines, and cooking technique for service.
• Collaborate with the team to complete service in a positive, respectful environment.
• Work safely and sanitarily at all times, protecting staff and guests.
• Complete opening/closing tasks and lend a hand to help finish service efficiently.

Skills

Line cook experience

Positive attitude

Team player

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.

We consider our employees our greatest asset: structured training from day one, consistent feedback, and a clear path for growth. We develop our leaders from within, because the strongest hospitality companies are the ones that grow their own.

ABOUT LEFTY’S DAY & NIGHT

Located at ARRIVE Austin, Lefty’s Day & Night is East Austin's best neighborhood patio bar — everyone's favorite place no matter what time it is, offering coffee, drinks, and tasty food morning, noon, or night.

POSITION PROFILE

The Line Cook is a key player behind every dish at Lefty’s Day & Night - 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!).