Lead Line Cook

Join Our Culinary Team at Salamander Middleburg

Advance your career at a Forbes Triple Five-Star hotel. Harrimans, the Forbes Five-Star restaurant at Salamander Middleburg, is expanding its culinary team. Fine dining experience is a plus, but the right attitude, discipline, and passion for growth matter most. Join us, learn from seasoned professionals, and build your future in one of Virginia’s premier dining destinations.

Position Objective
Participate in every aspect of culinary creation, delivering exquisite food and beverage experiences that delight and inspire our guests.

Essential Job Functions

· Prepare menu items for guests with precision and consistency, following established quality standards.

• Maintain and refresh station set up with the required mise en place to ensure seamless service.
• Accurately complete storeroom requisitions for necessary supplies.
• Verify that all equipment and stations are fully prepared for service, replenishing items as needed to maintain par levels.

Requirements

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic computational skills required.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including freezers and hot kitchen environments.
• Must be able to stand and walk for at least 8 hours per day.
• Proper usage and handling of kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Ability to safely handle knives, pots, mirrors, and other display items, and transport up to 50 pounds throughout the kitchen.
• Proficiency in cutting skills on work surfaces with cutting boards.
• Ability to physically demonstrate culinary techniques.
• Capacity to work efficiently in limited spaces and move quickly between departments as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with guests, supervisors, and team members.

Why Join Us?

At Salamander Middleburg , we offer competitive benefits for Full-Time employees, including:

• Health & Welfare : Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) : Retirement plan with eligibility for both full-time and part-time employees.
• Paid Time Off : Generous PTO.
• Company Paid Holidays : 8 paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts : Discounts on room stays at all Salamander locations, dining, retail, spa, spa, golf, and other resort amenities.
• Meals : Free meals during shifts.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave : Paid leave for new parents.
• Uniforms : Free uniforms.

Education/Experience

· Must be 18 years of age or older.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary certification or higher-level credential preferred.

Work Environment

Must be able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly with others, provide excellent service to guests, and respond positively to feedback from supervisors. Flexibility is essential, including the ability to adapt to frequent changes, manage interruptions with professionalism, and work any day of the week as required.