PM Line Cook – Swan Terrace Restaurant

The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Hilton Team Member Travel Program with

Paid Time Off

Complimentary meals during scheduled

On-property dining and spa discounts

Tuition remission at Regent University

Tuition discounts for eligible spouses

Job summary

The Founders Inn & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Virginia Beach is seeking a PM Line Cook to join the culinary team at The Swan Terrace Restaurant. You will prepare hot and cold menu items and uphold our high standards of quality, presentation, and safety.

Ideal candidates have line cook or culinary experience, can work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and are dependable, organized, and team oriented.

Qualifications

• Have previous line cook, restaurant, or culinary experience; at least one year is preferred.
• Demonstrate a passion for food quality and attention to detail.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Be dependable, organized, professional, and team-oriented.
• Understand basic food-safety and sanitation practices.
• Be able to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of a commercial kitchen position.
• Be available to work PM/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items according to standardized recipes and established presentation standards.
• Wash, peel, chop, dice, slice, portion, and prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, and cheeses.
• Prepare entrées, appetizers, salads, sauces, side dishes, garnishes, and other menu items.
• Taste and inspect food throughout the shift to ensure proper flavor, texture, temperature, quality, and consistency.
• Ensure all food served to guests is properly prepared, presented, and meets established quality standards.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Complete required preparation for the current and following shifts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and uniform standards.
• Monitor product usage and demonstrate awareness of food costs and waste.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to leadership.
• Assist other Culinary team members as needed to support efficient restaurant operations.

Skills

Line cook experience

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Stamina for kitchen

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Ovens

Slicers

Job description

Pay: $16.00–$17.00 per hour

Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

PM / Evening Shift

Join a CoVa BIZ Best Place to Work for 2026! The Founders Inn & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is proud to be recognized by

CoVa BIZ Magazine as a Best Place to Work for 2026! We are seeking dependable, skilled, and hospitality-focused

Pay: $16.00–$17.00 per hour

Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

PM / Evening Shift

Join a CoVa BIZ Best Place to Work for 2026! The Founders Inn & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is proud to be recognized by

CoVa BIZ Magazine as a Best Place to Work for 2026! We are seeking dependable, skilled, and hospitality-focused PM Line Cooks to join the Culinary team at The Swan Terrace Restaurant, located inside The Founders Inn & Spa.

If you take pride in preparing high-quality food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and working as part of a strong culinary team, we would love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a PM Line Cook, you will prepare and execute hot and cold menu items while maintaining our standards for quality, consistency, presentation, sanitation, and food safety.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare hot and cold menu items according to standardized recipes and established presentation standards.
• Wash, peel, chop, dice, slice, portion, and prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, cheeses, sauces, and other ingredients.
• Prepare entrées, appetizers, salads, sauces, side dishes, garnishes, and other menu items.
• Taste and inspect food throughout the shift to ensure proper flavor, texture, temperature, quality, and consistency.
• Ensure all food served to guests is properly prepared, presented, and meets established quality standards.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Complete required preparation for the current and following shifts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
• Properly clean and care for kitchen equipment, utensils, tools, and preparation areas.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and uniform standards.
• Monitor product usage and demonstrate awareness of food costs and waste.
• Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to leadership.
• Assist other Culinary team members as needed to support efficient restaurant operations.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates should:

• Have previous line cook, restaurant, or culinary experience; at least one year is preferred.
• Demonstrate a passion for food quality and attention to detail.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Be dependable, organized, professional, and team-oriented.
• Understand basic food-safety and sanitation practices.
• Be able to safely operate and clean commercial kitchen equipment, including grills, flat tops, fryers, broilers, ovens, steamers, slicers, mixers, food processors, and other applicable equipment.
• Be able to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of a commercial kitchen position.
• Be available to work PM/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Why Work at The Founders Inn & Spa?

Our employees helped make us a CoVa BIZ Magazine Best Place to Work for 2026, and we're proud to offer opportunities and benefits that support our team.

Depending on employment status and eligibility, benefits may include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hilton Team Member Travel Program with discounted hotel stays
• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary meals during scheduled shifts
• On-property dining and spa discounts
• Tuition remission at Regent University
• Tuition discounts for eligible spouses and dependents
• Career development and cross-training opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement within the hotel
• Employee recognition programs

Bring Your Talent to Our Culinary Team

The Founders Inn & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.