Line Cook - $19 per HOUR

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a respected and innovative boutique hospitality company rooted in San Francisco since 1981. Founded by Bill Kimpton, the company revolutionized the hospitality industry by focusing on heartfelt, genuine human connections rather than impersonal, generic service. This company prides itself on fostering a vibrant culture that embraces individuality, creativity, and spirit, cultivating a unique and welcoming environment for both staff and guests. Kimpton is known for its lively, rebellious character that encourages self-leadership and a commitment to making every guest and employee feel valued and empowered. The organization has expanded its footprint to hotels and restaurants that operate year-round and thrive on delivering exceptional, personal experiences. The work environment is dynamic and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work, which results in a fun, irreverent, and exceptional culture that guests can truly feel during their visits. The role available is for a culinary team member within one of Kimpton's esteemed restaurants. This position offers an hourly wage of $19.00 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401k options for eligible employees. The culinary role centers around the preparation and presentation of high-quality food in a manner consistent with restaurant standards and specifications. The successful candidate will be passionate about cooking and maintaining excellent food quality and consistency. This role demands a deep respect for cleanliness, safety standards, and teamwork, as well as the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues. The position is designed for those who thrive in fast-paced kitchen settings and have a solid foundation in various cooking techniques, kitchen stations, and meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Employees in this role act as ambassadors for the restaurant, creating personalized dining experiences that encourage guest loyalty and satisfaction. Key responsibilities include adhering to health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness and proper food storage, preparing menu items accurately, and assisting with kitchen maintenance and organization. Candidates should have at least one year of related experience, be proficient with cooking methods such as garde manger, sauté, frying, and grilling, and possess strong time-management and organizational skills. Knife skills, food handler certification, and an ability to work independently under pressure are also important. The role requires a flexible schedule, with availability nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded hospitality brand that values individual contributions and fosters a supportive, diverse, and unique workplace culture. It is ideal for culinary professionals who want their work to have meaning and enjoy connecting with people in a positive environment while working toward excellence in food service and guest experience.

• 1 year of experience in related or supportive position preferred
• time management and organizational ability required for high quality food production
• must have experience and proficiency with cooking including garde manger, saute 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