PJ Lobster House – Port Jefferson, NY
$20-$25 per hour based on experience and station
$500 Sign-On Bonus After 90 Days
Looking for a kitchen where you’ll have a consistent schedule, set days off, year-round hours, and be home at a reasonable hour?
PJ Lobster House has been a Long Island favorite for over 30 years and is currently hiring experienced Line Cooks for our Fry, Grill, and Sauté stations.
We are a busy, family-owned seafood restaurant with a large, clean, professionally maintained kitchen and a strong promote-from-within culture.
What We Offer:
- $20-$25 per hour based on experience and station
- $500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 days
- Fixed weekly schedule
- Set days off every week
- 35-45 hours per week
- Overtime opportunities during peak season
- 401(k)
- Free employee meal every shift
- Kitchen closes at 9:00 PM nightly
- Large, organized kitchen
- Daily professional floor cleaning
- Weekly professional deep cleaning
- Family-owned business
- Opportunities for advancement
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of line cook experience
- Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
- Ability to perform under pressure during busy service
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization throughout service
- Team-oriented mindset
Available Positions:
FRY COOK ($20-$22+)
- Fish & Chips
- Calamari
- Lobster Rolls
- High-volume seafood fry station
GRILL COOK ($20-$22+)
- Burgers
- Steaks
- Proper temperatures and quality control
- High-volume service
SAUTÉ COOK ($22-$25)
- High-volume seafood sauté station
- Ability to work multiple pans and tickets simultaneously
- Strong communication and organization skills
Typical Shifts:
- 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Why Cooks Stay Here:
- Consistent schedules
- Set days off
- Respectful team environment
- Clean, professionally maintained kitchen
- Family-owned restaurant with 30 years of success
- Opportunity to grow within the company
If you’re an experienced line cook looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in a professional kitchen, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today and join the team at PJ Lobster House.
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Minimum 2 years experience
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Nights & Weekends
Our new location opened in the heart of Port Jefferson inside the old Harbor Square Mall on December 9, 2020. We have been bringing high quality seafood and dining experiences to Port Jefferson since 1995. We are a high volume, fast paced restaurant and are looking for long term team members to help us grow. Hours are plentiful, and the growth potential has no limits. Come join our staff and help make this community continue to flourish!
