Line Cook – Fine Dining

A contemporary restaurant with classic genes, Baltaire is where to enjoy lunch in the sun and dinner under the stars. Its the perfect place for cocktails and conversation or an intimate dinner any night of the week. Our light and airy dining room gives way to a gorgeous outdoor terrace by way of floor-to-ceiling glass doors, providing spacious seating for sun-soaked lunches and lavish nighttime wining and dining, all with a mid-century modern design.

With Executive Chef Jeffrey Cosenza leading our kitchen, and our certified sommelier conceptualizing cocktails and curating the wine list, Baltaire brings the highest grade steaks, exceptional seafood, resplendent drinks, and plenty of healthy, light fare options to Brentwood, CA.

As we are committed to the highest quality of food and service, we are even more invested in the support and development of our amazing team. If you are interested in growing with us in fine dining, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for an experienced line cook who can plan, prep and execute our exquisite menu for our wonderful clientele.

What We Offer:

• Above market competitive pay negotiable based on your experience, along with employee discounts and a performance-based culture for promotions and compensation growth.
• Full time employees that consistently work 32+ hours weekly are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: medical, vision, and dental insurance, PTO, and more.
• 50% employee discount at Baltaire and uniforms are provided.
• Continued education for the best in class culinary and wine knowledge.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
• Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sauting, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Understand and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment only as intended.
• Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
• Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly.
• Attend employee meetings and communicate suggestions for improvement as needed.
• Understand and comply with Company Policies.
• Promptly report equipment and food quality problems to Kitchen Manager.
• Maintain positive co-worker and guest relations at all times.
• Maintain and strictly abide by State sanitation/Health regulations and company standards.
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs for the restaurant such as holidays and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by Managers.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience as a line cook in a fast-paced, fine dining restaurant kitchen required.
• Knife skills and basic cooking knowledge required, knife and tools will be provided by the restaurant.
• A strong belief in the art of hospitality and the desire to create meaningful guest experiences through high quality foods.
• Must have and maintain a valid Food Handler’s certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.