Weekend Shift Line Cooks

Experienced Line Cook

Howell's Kitchen & Bar | Atlanta, Georgia

$Howell's Kitchen & Bar is seeking experienced, dependable, and career-minded Line Cooks to join our kitchen team. Located in the heart of Atlanta, Howell's is a neighborhood restaurant and bar known for shareable appetizers, artisan pizzas, fresh salads, tavern classics, and one of the city's most popular patios. We take pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere where friends, families, and neighbors gather for outstanding food, handcrafted cocktails, and memorable experiences.

We're looking for culinary professionals who take pride in consistency, work with urgency, and understand that every plate represents our restaurant. The ideal candidate is an experienced line cook who thrives in a high-volume kitchen, follows recipes and builds specifications precisely, maintains exceptional food quality, and works collaboratively with the entire kitchen team.

Previous line cook experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant is required

• Multiple years of kitchen experience are strongly preferred
• Ability to consistently produce high-quality food during busy services
• Strong sense of urgency without sacrificing quality
• Dependable, accountable, and prepared for every shift
• Positive attitude with a willingness to support the entire kitchen
• Flexible availability based on business needs
• Maintain proper station setup, stocking, and organization throughout each shift
• Complete daily line checks, temperature logs, and food quality checks
• Maintain ticket times while preserving product quality during high-volume service
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and sanitized throughout the shift
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store all food products
• Assist with prep, inventory, receiving, and cleaning responsibilities as assigned
• Help create a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Food Safety & Quality Standards

Great food starts with disciplined execution.

Our Line Cooks are expected to:

• Maintain consistent product quality regardless of business volume
• Follow all local Health Department regulations and food safety requirements
• Adhere to ServSafe principles and proper sanitation procedures
• Maintain proper food temperatures, labeling, storage, and rotation
• Protect the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at all times

Howell's Kitchen & Bar is a busy neighborhood restaurant with fluctuating business levels throughout the week.

Applicants should have flexible availability, including:

• Weekday and weekend shifts
• Holidays and special events
• Opening and closing shifts
• Additional shifts during peak business periods

The strongest candidates understand that hospitality requires flexibility and are willing to grow alongside the restaurant.

Minimum of two years of recent line cook experience preferred

• High-volume restaurant experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and ticket flow
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• A clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing multi-restaurant organization

At Howell's Kitchen & Bar, we're looking for more than someone who can cook a ticket. We're looking for culinary professionals who understand that consistency, preparation, cleanliness, teamwork, and pride in execution create exceptional guest experiences.

If you're an experienced Line Cook who values craftsmanship, works with integrity, and wants to build a career with a growing restaurant group, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the Howell's Kitchen & Bar kitchen team.