Position: Line Cook
Location: Zero Restaurant + Bar, Zero George Hotel
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $23+ per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Four-day work week
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About Zero Restaurant + Bar
Zero Restaurant + Bar, located within the historic Zero George Hotel in downtown Charleston, is seeking a skilled and motivated Line Cook to join our culinary team.
Zero Restaurant + Bar has been recognized as a Top 100 Restaurant in the U.S. by OpenTable, a Top 5 Foodie Hotel in the World by Condé Nast Traveler, and is included in the Michelin Guide as a Selected Restaurant. Led by Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo, our kitchen offers a five-course tasting menu rooted in seasonal ingredients, thoughtful technique, precision, and refined contemporary cuisine.
This is an opportunity for a cook who wants to grow in a serious, professional kitchen environment while contributing to one of Charleston’s most distinctive fine dining restaurants.
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About the Role
The Line Cook will support daily mise en place, service execution, station organization, and kitchen cleanliness while working closely with the Chef and culinary team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, eager to learn, and committed to maintaining the standards of a Michelin-recognized restaurant.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, works cleanly and efficiently, communicates well, and brings positive energy to a focused, collaborative team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute assigned station items with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Support daily prep, mise en place, tasting menu production, and service execution
- Follow recipes, plating standards, food safety guidelines, and kitchen procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workstation
- Communicate clearly with chefs and fellow team members during prep and service
- Receive, store, label, and rotate ingredients properly
- Assist with cleaning, breakdown, and closing duties
- Contribute to a respectful, team-oriented kitchen culture
- Continue learning and developing culinary technique in a high-standard environment
What We’re Looking For
- Previous professional kitchen experience required
- Fine dining, tasting menu, or Michelin-recognized restaurant experience preferred
- Strong knife skills and basic culinary technique
- Ability to work cleanly, efficiently, and with urgency
- Strong attention to detail and pride in presentation
- Dependable, professional, and team-oriented
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Candidates must provide their own knife kit
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Compensation + Perks
- Starting pay of $23+ per hour, based on experience
- Four-day work week
- Daily staff meal
- Subsidized employee parking available nearby
- Opportunity to work in a Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Professional development in a focused, technique-driven kitchen
- Collaborative culinary team led by Executive Chef Vinson Petrillo
- Growth opportunities within Easton Porter Group’s hospitality portfolio
Benefits
Easton Porter Group offers Eligible Full-Time Employees a benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, and long-term growth of our team. Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources
- Virtual health care resources
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching for eligible employees
- Short-term disability coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance options
- Team gatherings and wellness-related benefits
- Employee discounts and access to Easton Porter Group venues
- Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to company policy and plan documents.
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About Easton Porter Group
Easton Porter Group is a luxury hospitality group based in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlottesville, Virginia, creating award-winning hotels, restaurants, wineries, and event venues. Our culture is built around quality, service, craftsmanship, collaboration, and the belief that every team member plays an important role in creating memorable guest experiences.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Easton Porter Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
