Line Cook 1 - Quick Hire!

About Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a renowned boutique hospitality company founded in 1981 in San Francisco, California. The company was created as a response to the impersonal and generic hospitality experience prevalent in the industry. Bill Kimpton, the founder, envisioned an environment where heartfelt, human connections are prioritized, creating meaningful experiences for guests and employees alike. This spirit of genuine connection and vibrant culture remains the driving force behind the company’s operations today. Kimpton is recognized for its unique culture that celebrates individuality, creativity, and self-leadership. Employees are encouraged to bring their true selves to work, fostering an environment that is quirky, empowering, and exceptional. This ethos extends to providing guests with personalized, memorable experiences that make them want to return. Operating a chain of boutique hotels and restaurants, Kimpton emphasizes quality, service, and a distinctive customer experience. The company is committed to improving the lives of its coworkers, guests, owners, and communities through meaningful daily interactions and dedicated service. Role Overview: Line Cook at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants We are seeking a passionate and hardworking Line Cook to join our exceptional culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality dishes consistently in a professional and attractive setting, ensuring an outstanding dining experience for our guests. This is an hourly position, often requiring flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the dynamic needs of our hotels and restaurants open all year round. As a Line Cook, you will collaborate closely with your teammates, maintaining strong working relationships and acting as an ambassador for our restaurant. Your commitment to quality and consistency, along with your genuine passion for food and service, will help create ridiculously personal experiences for our guests. You will be integral in following kitchen protocols, maintaining proper sanitation, and adhering to all health and safety regulations to prevent food contamination and spoilage. You will prepare menu items following standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and presentation guidelines established by our Executive Chef and the culinary leadership. The role demands multitasking capabilities and proficiency in various kitchen stations, including garde manger, sauté, fry, and grill stations. Experience in food handling certification and knowledge of knife skills and kitchen equipment are valued. Working independently with minimal supervision, you will contribute to the smooth service during all meal periods—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch—while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values creativity, empowerment, and individuality in a lively and supportive workplace culture that has roots in San Francisco’s entrepreneurial spirit. Join Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and make a meaningful impact through your love of cooking and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

• 1 year of experience in related or supportive position preferred
• must have experience and proficiency with cooking including garde manger, sauté station, fry station, and grill station
• must have experience and familiarity to work at a high level of performance within all meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch
• ability to work with minimal direction or supervision to complete assigned tasks
• food handler certification if applicable
• trained in knife skills and basic kitchen equipment
• ability to multi-task under pressure
• flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed