Line Cook

Hotel Equities Group, LLC•Charlottesville, VA

28d

About The Position

Hotel Equities is seeking a dependable, service-oriented Line Cook to support hotel food and beverage operations. The role helps deliver quality food products and exceptional guest service while following established standards for food safety, cleanliness, presentation, and service. The Line Cook contributes to an efficient and welcoming dining experience and supports hotel operational and business goals. The position involves preparing and serving food and beverage products according to recipes and standards, maintaining sanitary work areas, monitoring supplies, and assisting with setup, breakdown, stocking, and cleaning. The role also collaborates with culinary, restaurant, banquet, and hotel teams, responds to guest concerns, and supports special events and other operational needs. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods; bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting throughout the workday; and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling food, beverages, equipment, and supplies. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. Work may take place in hot, cold, wet, or otherwise varying environments.

Requirements

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices appropriate to the role.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, reach, stoop, and lift throughout the workday.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull food, beverage, equipment, and supplies as needed.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, depending on the position.
Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, or otherwise varying environments as required.
Dependability, attention to detail, a positive attitude, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to service excellence.

Nice To Haves

Previous food and beverage or hospitality experience is preferred; requirements vary by position.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred for supervisory roles.
Experience with Point-of-Sale (POS) systems is preferred.
Experience with inventory or ordering systems is preferred.
Experience with Property Management Systems (PMS) is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly, professional service to guests and respond promptly to requests.
Prepare, serve, or support food and beverage products according to established recipes and standards.
Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work and service areas.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and responsible service requirements.
Monitor supplies and communicate inventory or replenishment needs.
Assist with setup, breakdown, stocking, and cleaning of food and beverage areas.
Respond appropriately to guest concerns and seek management assistance when needed.
Work collaboratively with culinary, restaurant, banquet, and hotel teams.
Follow cash-handling, point-of-sale, and company procedures when applicable.
Support special events, banquets, and other operational needs as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.