Line Cook - Revival

Avocet Hospitality; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $20-$23/hr

Sign-on bonus

Instant pay via PayActiv

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with up to 3.5% match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Avocet Hospitality is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Line Chef to bring creative brilliance to our culinary canvas. In this role, you will help execute our modern Southern menu with efficiency, precision, and an uncompromised commitment to quality.

Join a team that values collaboration, mastery of stations, and flawless timing under pressure. With growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits, Avocet Hospitality offers a path to elevate your craft in a fast-paced, upscale environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a fast-paced kitchen (upscale or fine dining is a plus).
• Solid knowledge of diverse cooking methods, knives, and recipe execution.
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and precise under pressure.
• Strong reading and communication in English to follow recipes and coordinate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock your station, ensuring flawless plating and garnish.
• Prepare ingredients, cook multiple menu items simultaneously, maintain timing and quality.
• Adhere to food handling, sanitation, and safety standards per guidelines.
• Collaborate with back-of-house team with a positive attitude and clean execution.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Culinary foundations

Artistic moxie

English fluency

Job description

We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented, and team-driven Line Chef to bring creative brilliance to our culinary canvas. In this role, you will help execute our modern Southern menu with efficiency, precision, and an uncompromised commitment to quality.

What You'll Do

• Master the Line: Set up, stock, and command your kitchen station, preparing specifications flawlessly, ensuring food is plated and garnished perfectly.
• Execute with Precision: Prep ingredients, cook complex menu items simultaneously, and maintain flawless timing and quality under peak operational high pressure.
• Uphold the Studio Standards: Comply strictly with DHEC food handling, sanitation guidelines, and safety standards to maintain a pristine culinary environment.
• Collaborate & Spark Delight: Work hand-in-hand with our back-of-house team, maintaining a positive attitude and executing every dish cleanly—even when no one is watching.

What You Bring

• Proven Experience: 1+ years of proven cooking experience in a similar fast-paced kitchen environment (upscale or fine-dining flair is a plus).
• Culinary Foundations: Deep understanding of diverse cooking methods, knife skills, recipe execution, and back-of-house sanitation best practices.
• Artistic Moxie: Speed, accuracy, and strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain a calm, self-motivated demeanor under pressure.
• Language Flow: Ability to read, speak, and understand English to follow recipes seamlessly and communicate fluidly with the team.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 / hour (Based on Experience)
• Sign-on Bonus: $250 after 3 months, plus an additional $250 after 6 months
• Instant Pay: Immediate access to your earned wages before payday through PayActiv
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
• Full Benefits: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Future Planning: Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with up to an employer 3.5% match
• Growth & Learning: Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and strong internal career development tracking
• Hospitality Discounts: Exclusive employee rates across all Avocet-owned boutique hotels and restaurants

Ready to revive your culinary journey? Apply today to bring your creativity, passion, and old-school-meets-new-school inspiration to our kitchen team.