Line Cook - Cellar Hand Restaurant - Hillcrest Area

Description

Cellar Hand is a neighborhood restaurant with a deep love for wine, seasonal cooking, and warm hospitality. Located in the heart of San Diego, we focus on thoughtful, ingredient-driven dishes that pair beautifully with our curated wine list. We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our kitchen team full-time and help us deliver memorable dining experiences rooted in quality and care. 

As a Line Cook at Cellar Hand, your job includes all culinary activities and will include but not be held to the following duties:

• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure smooth, efficient service. 
• Create and follow daily prep lists and ensure all ingredients are ready for service. 
• Cooking and plating dishes to order with promptness, consistency, quality, and attention to detail. 
• Monitoring inventory and ensuring adequate stock of ingredients and supplies. 
• Help with menu production and work with Executive Chef to train staff on menu items and suggest wine pairings.
• Monitor quality, quantity and pricing of all products received; make appropriate decisions/modifications when needed.
• Maintain equipment required for kitchen team to prepare food with Executive Chef. 
• Regulate safe practices of employees. 
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines. 
• Managing kitchen waste and supporting sustainability efforts. 
• Ensure optimal level of food quality and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times. 

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Food and wine knowledge preferred
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, some evenings, and adapt to a flexible schedule
• This position will involve the ability to lift, carry and/or transport 40 pounds (a case of wine) is necessary
• Full-time employment

Salary Range: $20 - $23 per hour

About Cellar Hand:

Cellar Hand is the latest culinary venture by the esteemed creators of Pali Wine Co. Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, this elegant establishment marries the rustic allure of Central Coast wine country with a distinctive Mediterranean twist.

Experience the essence of farm-to-table dining with a Mediterranean influence at Cellar Hand. Here, the concept of locally sourced ingredients is taken to a whole new level. Our menu is a carefully curated palette of seasonal delights, every item meticulously selected from the rich bounty of San Diego's farmers and fishers.

At Cellar Hand, we are proud to extend the exquisite experience of Pali Wine Co. to our customers by offering a stellar selection of our beloved wines. These carefully crafted wines are celebrated for their character, depth, and commitment to quality. But our wine list does not stop there. Going beyond our Pali Wine Co. selection, we've taken immense care to cultivate a wine menu that captures a diverse range of flavors, styles, and regions.