Raw Bar Line Cook: Fine-Dining Seafood Specialist

The Oak Room - Georgetown; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Room in Georgetown is seeking a Raw Bar Line Cook to join our dining team. You will cook and plate with precision, shuck shellfish rapidly, and assemble intricate seafood platters on ice to specification.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in fine dining and fast-paced kitchens, strong communication, and a team‑oriented mindset to ensure exceptional hospitality during dinner service.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in high-end cuisine and high-volume kitchen environments.
• Strong knife skills and precise prep for seafood items.
• Excellent time-management and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Cook and plate all food according to recipe specifications.
• Shuck oysters and clams cleanly and rapidly without piercing meat or shell fragments.
• Build and style elaborate seafood platters and towers on ice as specified.
• Follow rigorous food safety protocols for raw shellfish, including temperature checks and sanitation.

Skills

Line cook experience

High-end cuisine

High-volume kitchen

Job description

The Oak Room in Georgetown is seeking a Raw Bar Line Cook to join our dining team. You will cook and plate with precision, shuck shellfish rapidly, and assemble intricate seafood platters on ice to specification.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in fine dining and fast-paced kitchens, strong communication, and a team‑oriented mindset to ensure exceptional hospitality during dinner service.