Line Cook
Listed on 2026-09-30
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef, Catering, Cafe / Restaurant
BUSY KITCHEN. SERIOUS VOLUME. WE NEED A COOK WHO LIKES TO STAY BUSY.
DO YOU THRIVE WHEN THE TICKETS START FLYING?
Opus 9 Steakhouse is looking for an experienced, dependable Sauté Cook who enjoys a busy service, knows how to manage volume, and takes pride in keeping the plates coming without sacrificing quality.
This is not a slow kitchen. We have a strong volume of business, and we need someone who is comfortable working at a fast pace, staying focused, and keeping their station moving from the first ticket to the last.
As one of Williamsburg’s premier steakhouses, Opus 9 is known for premium steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted dishes, and exceptional service. We’re looking for a cook who can handle the pace and consistently deliver the quality our guests expect.
WHAT YOU’LL DO- Own and operate the sauté station during busy service
- Prepare steaks, seafood, sauces, and other menu items to recipe and quality standards
- Work efficiently through high-volume ticket times
- Keep your station fully prepped, stocked, clean, and ready to go
- Manage multiple tickets while maintaining proper timing and temperatures
- Execute every plate with consistency, accuracy, and attention to presentation
- Stay ahead of prep and anticipate what your station will need
- Communicate clearly with chefs and fellow cooks throughout service
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation
- Follow all food-safety and sanitation standards
- Help other stations and team members when needed
- Assist with breakdown, cleaning, stocking, and closing duties
- Has professional sauté/line-cook experience
- Is comfortable working in a high-volume kitchen
- Likes to be busy and thrives under pressure
- Can move with urgency without becoming careless
- Has strong cooking skills and understands proper timing and temperature
- Can manage multiple tickets and priorities at once
- Takes ownership of their station and stays ahead of the rush
- Is reliable, punctual, and ready to work every shift
- Communicates well and works as part of a team
- Takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, and quality
- Has steakhouse or upscale dining experience preferred
- Is available for evenings, weekends, and holidays
Competitive pay based on experience
A busy kitchen with plenty of opportunity to work and earn
Premium steaks and quality ingredients
Free employee meal every shift
Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling
Professional, respectful kitchen environment
Experienced culinary team
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Work in one of Williamsburg’s established upscale steakhouses
WE’RE BUSY — AND THAT’S A GOOD THING.If you’re the cook who likes a full rail, enjoys the pace, stays calm under pressure, and takes pride in getting every plate out right
, we want to meet you.
We need someone who will show up, get set, stay focused, and keep moving.
If you like being busy, you’ll fit right in.
Location:
Williamsburg, VA
We fully embrace the fine dining experience from quality of steakhouse fare to the diversity of the wine list, casual elegance, club-like lounge sophistication, ambiance, private dining accommodations and first class service.
We offer a diverse selection of fine wine, hand-picked to compliment dinner choices.
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