Line Cook

J.C. Newman Cigar Co.•Tampa, FL

22h

About The Position

J.C. Newman Hospitality Co. is hiring a Line Cook to support daily kitchen operations across the El Reloj District, a hospitality destination opening in late 2026 in Tampa's historic Ybor City. The district will include Elaine's, a classic American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Stanford's Cigar Club; The Inn at El Reloj; and private event programming. The Line Cook will prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and service expectations, working with the culinary team to deliver accurate, efficient, and consistent food across meal periods and service needs. The role is based in a state-of-the-art kitchen with dedicated restaurant, event, and prep lines. The successful candidate is passionate about cooking, hospitality, and teamwork; dependable, organized, and attentive to detail; and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen. This is a full-time position, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs. The position requires extended periods of standing and walking, frequent reaching, bending, lifting, and handling kitchen tools and equipment, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. Typical kitchen exposures include heat, cold, steam, and sharp equipment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of line cook experience in a professional commercial kitchen or full-service restaurant.
Strong culinary knowledge and a passion for cooking and hospitality.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Ability to follow recipes, preparation procedures, and direction from culinary leadership.
Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, food allergies, and dietary restrictions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask during busy service periods.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently reach, bend, lift, handle kitchen tools, and operate equipment, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Scratch cooking experience.
French cuisine experience.
Culinary school education or equivalent professional experience.
Food Handler Card and/or food safety certification.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Set up and stock assigned stations with necessary ingredients, equipment, and supplies before service.
Prepare ingredients for service, including chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, portioning proteins, and completing other assigned preparation.
Cook and execute menu items according to recipes, specifications, and established quality standards.
Collaborate with kitchen team members to prepare and serve food accurately, consistently, and on time.
Follow direction from the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and other culinary leaders.
Maintain proper portion sizes, food quality, presentation, and consistency throughout service.
Coordinate dish completion with the kitchen team so orders are served on time.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout preparation and service.
Store, label, date, and rotate food products according to food safety standards.
Assist with receiving, stocking, inventory, kitchen cleaning, and other back-of-house responsibilities as needed.