Line Cook - Fine Dining

Sage Hospitality • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Do you love plating with purpose, cooking with soul, and pushing the boundaries of fine dining? The Study, a chef-driven restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, is looking for a passionate, detail-obsessed, and flavor-forward Fine Dining Cook to join our culinary team.At The Study, we don’t just serve food – we tell stories. Inspired by the cultures, travels, and traditions of Chef Tomas Chavarria and chef Madeline Guzman, our kitchen is a playground for technique, terroir, and timeless ingredients reimagined with a bold, modern edge.
Job Overview
To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.
Collaborating daily with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to execute an ever-evolving tasting menu
Prepping and cooking refined dishes with consistency, finesse, and flavor
Working in a clean, organized, and professional environment where mise en place is sacred
Embracing modern techniques and plating artistry with discipline and creativity
Participating in team tastings, research & development, and seasonal menu updates
Upholding the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen etiquette

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
• Knowledge of cooking and the practices and procedures of a kitchen in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
• Position regularly involves lifting food cases and metros weighing up to 70 lbs. Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Periodic climbing required.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must be able to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must be able to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Responsibilities

• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Benefits

• Work in a concept-forward, thoughtfully designed restaurant led by a visionary chef
• Be part of an intimate team where your voice, ideas, and skills matter
• Regular training, tastings, and growth opportunities
• Competitive pay, family meal, and industry perks
• Located steps from Alexandria’s historic waterfront, in one of the region’s most vibrant culinary communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED