NOW HIRING: Experienced Line Cook
Opus 9 Steakhouse — Williamsburg, VA
Immediate Opening | Join Our Culinary Team!
Great Food Starts With Great Cooks.
Are you an experienced Line Cook who takes pride in preparing exceptional food, maintaining high standards, and getting the job done right? Do you thrive during a busy service and know the importance of consistency, timing, and teamwork?
Opus 9 Steakhouse is looking for a skilled and dependable Line Cook to join our culinary team!
As one of Williamsburg’s premier upscale steakhouses, Opus 9 is known for premium steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted dishes, and an elevated dining experience. Behind every great plate is a kitchen team that understands the importance of quality, precision, communication, and consistency.
If you’re dependable, hardworking, and ready to bring your skills to a professional kitchen where your contribution matters, we want to meet you!
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes, plating standards, and quality expectations
- Set up, stock, and maintain your assigned station before and throughout service
- Properly prepare and cook steaks, seafood, and other menu offerings with consistency and precision
- Ensure every plate leaving your station meets Opus 9’s standards for quality, presentation, and timing
- Work efficiently and accurately during high-volume services
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout every shift
- Complete daily prep and ensure ingredients are properly portioned, stored, labeled, and ready for service
- Communicate clearly with chefs and fellow kitchen team members
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements
- Assist with stocking, cleaning, breakdown, and closing duties as needed
- Support other stations and team members when necessary to keep service running smoothly
What We’re Looking For
- Previous Line Cook experience required
- Steakhouse, upscale dining, or high-volume restaurant experience strongly preferred
- Strong knife skills and solid knowledge of professional cooking techniques
- Ability to follow recipes, tickets, and plating standards consistently
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay focused during busy services
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Strong work ethic and pride in doing quality work
- Positive, team-first attitude and strong communication skills
- Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and food safety
- Passion for producing high-quality food and creating an exceptional guest experience
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Why Join Opus 9 Steakhouse?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling
- Free employee meal during every shift
- Employee dining discounts
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Professional, respectful, and supportive kitchen environment
- Work alongside an experienced culinary team
- Work with premium ingredients in one of Williamsburg’s respected upscale steakhouses
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Ready to Bring Your Skills to the Line?
If you’re an experienced Line Cook who takes pride in quality, consistency, speed, cleanliness, and teamwork, Opus 9 Steakhouse wants you on our team.
Apply today and become part of the culinary team responsible for creating exceptional dining experiences, one plate at a time.
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.
Salary
$16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits
Flexible schedule, Employee discount
Job Type
Full time, Part time
Schedule
8 hour shift, Weekend availability, Monday to Friday, Holidays