Restaurant Line Cook - Full-Time/Flex Shifts

Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. Our vision is to enrich people's lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment
Ember Steak is more than a steakhouse-it's the culinary centerpiece of Meritage Resort & Spa. We are passionate about exceptional hospitality, seasonal ingredients, and creating memorable dining experiences for every guest.
We're looking for our next Cook II to join our evening culinary team. You'll work alongside experienced chefs in a fast-paced, scratch kitchen where quality, consistency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
This is a full-time PM position (2:00 PM-10:00 PM) primarily responsible for our sauté, pantry, and grill stations. As your skills continue to grow, you'll have opportunities to cross-train throughout the kitchen, assist with menu development, and prepare for future leadership opportunities.
You are dependable, eager to learn, and committed to producing food that exceeds guest expectations every plate, every shift.
If you enjoy working in a collaborative kitchen where craftsmanship and continuous improvement are valued, you'll fit right in at Ember Steak.
Prepare and execute menu items on the sauté, pantry, and grill stations with consistency, quality, and efficiency.

• Monitor cooking temperatures, doneness, seasoning, and plating to ensure every dish meets Ember Steak's quality expectations.
• Prepare daily mise en place and ensure stations are fully stocked before each service.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, rotating, and organizing products using FIFO and food safety best practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout the shift.
• Support seasonal menu changes, wine dinners, holiday events, brunch features, and special culinary experiences.
• Cross-train in additional stations and assist other areas of the kitchen as business demands require.
• Maintain all local, state, company, and health department food safety and sanitation standards.
• Report equipment concerns, maintenance issues, or safety hazards promptly.
• Perform additional culinary responsibilities as assigned to support the overall success of the kitchen.

Two or more years of experience in a professional restaurant kitchen preferred.

• Ability to multitask while maintaining composure and quality during peak service periods.
• Culinary school or formal culinary training is beneficial but not required.
• California Food Handler Card, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business levels require.

This position requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movements while working in a commercial kitchen environment. Team members regularly work around open flames, hot cooking surfaces, pizza ovens, refrigerated storage areas, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals while maintaining strict safety standards and wearing required personal protective equipment.
At Ember Steak, we believe exceptional restaurants are built by exceptional people. We invest in our team through hands-on mentorship, cross-training opportunities, and a culture that values craftsmanship, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
want to build a long-term culinary career, you'll fit right in in Ember.
Follow recipes and standardized procedures while maintaining quality during high-volume dinner service.

• Taste, season, and evaluate food to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Properly store, label, rotate, and organize food using FIFO and food safety best practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout each shift.
• Help control waste through proper portioning and thoughtful product utilization.
• Support menu changes, seasonal features, wine dinners, holiday events, and special culinary experiences.
• Maintain all local, state, company, and health department food safety and sanitation standards.
• Report on equipment concerns, maintenance issues, or safety hazards promptly.
• Perform additional culinary responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the kitchen.

Previous experience working in a professional kitchen preferred, but we are willing to train a person with the right attitude.

• Pantry, garde manger, pastry, or dessert experience is a plus.
• Culinary school or formal culinary training is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining exceptional quality.
• California Food Handler Card, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business levels require.

This position requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting to 50 pounds, frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movements while working in a commercial kitchen environment. Team members regularly work around hot equipment, refrigerated storage areas, sharp tools, and cleaning chemicals while maintaining strict safety standards and wearing required personal protective equipment.
At Ember Steak, we believe great restaurants and food are built by great people. We invest in our team through hands-on mentorship, cross-training opportunities, and a culture that values craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous learning.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your technique, expand your culinary knowledge, or grow into a leadership role, you'll have the opportunity to learn from passionate chefs who genuinely want to see you succeed.
If you're ready to work hard, learn every day, and become part of one of Napa Valley's premier resort restaurants, we'd love to meet you
If you're ready to work hard, learn every day, and become part of one of Napa Valley's premier resort restaurants, we'd love to meet you.
Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. Our vision is to enrich people's lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment
Food Preparation & Execution

Execute service for restaurant dining, bowling lounge guests, and food truck operations
Ensure consistency, portion control, and quality across all outlets
Communicate clearly with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service
Food Safety & Cleanliness
Ensure proper food handling, labeling, storage, and sanitation practices
Keep workstations clean, organized, and stocked throughout shifts
Support food truck deployments, including prep, transport, and on-site execution
Assist with cross-training across multiple outlets
1-3 years of line cook experience in a high-volume or multi-outlet kitchen preferred

• Experience with banquets, catering, or food truck operations is a plus
• Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques and kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.