Line Cook

Line Cook

Execute your station with speed, consistency, and care every shift, every plate. The Line Cook is the heartbeat of the kitchen: focused, reliable, and committed to putting out food that reflects the standards and spirit of our restaurant. They are an ambassador of happiness and hospitality for all guests and associates.

Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Showcase an inherent desire to take care of others.
• Set up and maintain your station with precision, arriving prepared, staying organized, and closing clean.
• Support your teammates, communicate needs clearly, and contribute to a kitchen that runs as a team.
• Complete prep lists accurately and on time, keeping your station fully stocked and ready for service.
• Execute recipes, portioning, and plating to standard on every dish.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Monitor par levels on your station, communicate low stock to leadership, and minimize waste throughout the shift.
• Show up on time, ready to work, and bring energy that lifts the team around you.
• Complete all assigned opening and closing duties thoroughly and urgently.
• Receive direction and feedback from leadership with professionalism and a growth mindset.
• Keep your station and surrounding areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready throughout the entire shift.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Exhibits a kind, welcoming, detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of urgency.

Other Responsibilities:

• All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Supervisory Duties:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Behavioral Focus:

At Sage Restaurant Concepts, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality.

Associates are expected to embody our values in every interaction:

• Serve with Purpose by leading with care, pride, and accountability in the kitchen.
• Always Grow by refining culinary skills and developing leadership capabilities.
• Give with Heart by fostering teamwork, respect, and a supportive kitchen culture.
• Earn Trust by acting with integrity, consistency, and reliability.

All associates play an essential role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are felt by guests and teams alike.

Qualifications:

Education/Formal Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; not required.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Previous kitchen experience preferred; a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are equally valued.

Must meet state and federal requirements for food handling.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of kitchen techniques and station operations; genuine willingness to learn and grow on the job.
• Understanding of basic food safety practices and a commitment to keeping a clean, organized workspace.
• Ability to follow prep lists, maintain par levels, and support proper product rotation and storage.
• Ability to communicate clearly with teammates and leadership during fast-paced service.
• Ability to stay focused, take direction well, and maintain high energy and quality through a full shift.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling throughout the shift.
• Mobility ability to travel up to 300 feet during the shift.
• Continuous standing and walking throughout prep and service.
• Ability to hear and respond to staff, equipment, and operational needs in a noisy environment.
• Ability to taste and evaluate food to maintain quality standards.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain organization under pressure.

Environment:

• Physically demanding role requiring prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and carrying in an indoor kitchen environment, with exposure to high heat and cold storage areas.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.

ID: 2026-31762

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property: The Alexandrian

Outlet: King & Rye

Category: Culinary

Min: USD $21.00/Hr.

Address: 480 King St

City: Alexandria

State: Virginia

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability