Vineyard Line Cook — Craft Bites & Wine Pairings

William Chris Wine Company; Texas; On-site; Full time

Job description

Description

Title: Line Cook

FLSA Classification/Pay Type: Full time/Non-Exempt/Hourly

Salary Grade $18-$20/hr

Reports To: Head of Culinary

Date Created or Revised: 05/08/2026

Job: Line Cook

Summary

We’re looking for a line cook who’s excited to be part of the William Chris Vineyards experience, our beautiful vineyard and winery set in the heart of Texas Wine Country. Rooted in a deep commitment to 100% Texas-grown fruit and a strong sense of place, our winery offers guests an experience that is both authentic and memorable.

In this role, you’ll be part of a hospitality program that brings people together around great wine and thoughtfully prepared food. From curated small bites and charcuterie to winery events and elevated dinners, you’ll help create offerings that complement our wines and enhance each guest’s visit.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and take pride in contributing to meaningful guest experiences, we’d love to have you join the team.

Compensation Includes

• Competitive pay
• Benefits-including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) currently with a 3% match
• Opportunities for training
• 50% discount on our wines and wine allocation (free) depending on tenure.
• A great team to work with in a beautiful environment.
• ...and more!

Essential functions

• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products.
• Kitchen setup and breakdown
• Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
• Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients
• Plating prepared food based on Executive Chef’s guidance.
• Washing and cleaning the kitchen, cooking utensils, and storing the equipment at the end of shifts
• Stock inventory and supplies
• Cleaning up stations and managing leftover food
• Dish area cleanliness and trash removal
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
• Support and assist the executive chef in all activities and events including but not limited to super clubs, member events, private events, seasonal dinners, wine, and food pairings, etc.

Other duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Although experience is not required, we need a highly motivated individual with the ability to learn and follow directions.
• Strong organizational and listening skills.
• Must be self-motivated and have aptitude for multi-tasking.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Follow Executive Chef and Sous Chef’s instructions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Extend 100% of professional ability to the operation and department.
• Other appropriate duties may be assigned when required by the senior leadership team, role and responsibilities may be subject to change at any time and will be communicated accordingly.

Supervisory responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

Work environment

• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Occasional work outside for special events, including barbecues, outside buffets, etc.

Physical demands

• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot conditions.
• Ability to lift and move objects of up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to negotiate uneven, outdoor surfaces.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including hot and cold weather.

Travel and Remote Work

• This position requires on-site work on a regular basis.
• Travel to and from the main worksite (daily commute) is at the expense of the employee and is not considered time worked.
• Travel between sites during the workday is considered time worked.
• This position may require occasional travel to off-site locations but does not require overnight travel except on rare occasions for events or training.

Required education and experience

• High school or GED equivalent
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen employees, employees from other departments, and guests.
• TABC and Safe Food Handling Certification (we can provide this course)
• Experience calculating figures and amounts and performing mathematical functions to meet business needs.

Additional eligibility requirements

• None

Work authorization

• This job is not eligible for visa sponsorship.