Line Cook
- Compensation
- $23–$28 / hr
- Location
- Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Hospitality
- Posted
Must have
- 2+ years of line cook experience in a fine-dining environment
- Experience working in a Michelin-recognized, Michelin-level, or other highly regarded fine-dining kitchen strongly preferred
- High-volume restaurant experience
- Strong understanding of cooking methods including roasting, braising, searing, poaching, frying, and other classical and modern techniques
- Strong knife skills and working knowledge of professional kitchen equipment
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly with plating, portion control, measurements, and consistency
- Ability to execute recipes and prep lists accurately and maintain established standards
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness
- Ability to work with speed, precision, and composure in a demanding service environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Curiosity and genuine desire to continue developing your culinary skills
- Passion for food, hospitality, and the Wolfgang Puck philosophy of excellence
Full description
Spago Beverly Hills is seeking a passionate, driven, and skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team. As a flagship Wolfgang Puck restaurant, Spago operates at Michelin-level standards, where precision, consistency, technique, and attention to detail are expected in every plate.
This is an opportunity to work alongside an accomplished culinary team in a high-performance kitchen where you’ll be challenged to sharpen your skills, learn from experienced chefs, and contribute to an exceptional dining experience.
Pay: $23.00–$28.00 / hour
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and execute dishes to Wolfgang Puck’s exacting standards of quality, consistency, flavor, and presentation
- Execute each dish with precision, following recipes, prep lists, station guidelines, and plating standards
- Maintain consistency and attention to detail throughout every service, even in a high-volume environment
- Work closely with fellow cooks, sous chefs, and the Executive Chef to ensure smooth, efficient service
- Maintain proper mise en place and ensure your station is fully prepared and organized before service
- Demonstrate strong timing and communication during service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary station in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Take ownership of your station and proactively communicate needs, challenges, and opportunities to improve
- Contribute to a culture of teamwork, accountability, continuous learning, and culinary excellence
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of line cook experience in a fine-dining environment
- Experience working in a Michelin-recognized, Michelin-level, or other highly regarded fine-dining kitchen strongly preferred
- High-volume restaurant experience
- Strong understanding of cooking methods including roasting, braising, searing, poaching, frying, and other classical and modern techniques
- Strong knife skills and working knowledge of professional kitchen equipment
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly with plating, portion control, measurements, and consistency
- Ability to execute recipes and prep lists accurately and maintain established standards
- Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness
- Ability to work with speed, precision, and composure in a demanding service environment