Line Cook / Chef de Partie – Sotto Sopra
About the Role
Sotto Sopra is seeking an elite, disciplined, and passionate Line Cook to join our premier culinary team. We operate at the highest echelon of fine dining, where culinary artistry meets flawless execution. This is not a position for beginners or casual cooks; it is a high-octane, precision-driven role for a professional who views the kitchen as a stage for excellence.
If you possess an uncompromising work ethic, pristine technique, and a relentless drive to execute upscale cuisine perfectly every single night, we want you on our line.
Position Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven Fine Dining Experience: Minimum of 2–4 years of high-volume, upscale, or fine dining experience is strictly required.
- Flawless Culinary Proficiency: Mastery of advanced culinary techniques, precise knife skills, exact protein fabrication, and expert management of cooking temperatures.
- Unyielding Professional Standards: You must possess a meticulous eye for detail, impeccable personal hygiene, and a deep respect for the uniform, the ingredients, and the craft.
- The "Fine Dining Mindset": Absolute accountability, a proactive attitude, and the emotional intelligence to thrive under the intense, high-pressure environment of a premium dinner service.
- Sensory Precision: Exceptional palate for seasoning, sauce reduction, and consistent taste profile replication.
Key Responsibilities
- Precision Execution: Setup, stock, and execute your assigned station (Sauté, Grill, or Entremet) to exact recipe specifications and plating guides. Every plate leaving your station must look and taste like a masterpiece.
- Speed and Focus: Maintain absolute focus and elite speed during peak service hours without ever sacrificing quality, presentation, or consistency.
- Mise en Place Perfection: Own your station’s prep work. Execute complex prep lists with extreme accuracy, minimal waste, and optimal organization.
- Sanitation & Organization: Maintain a spotlessly clean, sanitary, and highly organized workstation in strict compliance with health department codes and internal luxury standards.
- Seamless Teamwork: Communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with the Chef team and fellow line cooks to ensure flawless timing and table synchronization.
What We Look For (The Filter)
- You show up early, fully prepared, with sharp knives and a focused mindset.
- You take critique constructively and immediately apply it to sharpen your skills.
- You do not cut corners on prep, sanitation, or plating, even when the ticket rail is full.
- You treat high-quality, luxury ingredients with the utmost respect.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive compensation commensurate with elite fine-dining experience.
- A professional, structured, and growth-oriented kitchen culture.
- The opportunity to work with premium, top-tier ingredients alongside a dedicated team of culinary professionals.
To Apply
Please submit your updated resume detailing your upscale/fine dining experience. Be prepared for a practical, working kitchen audition (stage) to demonstrate your skills, speed, and professionalism.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Experience:
- Restaurant experience: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Baltimore, MD 21201 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baltimore, MD 21201: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
