The Grill at 1951 – Port Charlotte, FL
Position: Day Shift / Lunch Line Cook & Prep
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Consistent daytime hours, absolutely no late nights, no weekends)
Hours: 30+ hours per week
About the Job:
Are you an experienced cook who loves the kitchen but hates the brutal restaurant hours? The Grill at 1951 is expanding to launch a premium, high-energy weekday lunch program, and we are looking for two competent, steady line cooks to own the daytime shift.
You will work a highly desirable Monday through Friday day schedule—giving you your nights and weekends back completely. You will work directly under our executive chef, executing high-quality, upscale casual lunch classics, and assisting with essential evening prep work.
What You’ll Be Making:
Our dynamic new lunch menu features clean, beautifully executed classics, including:
- Upscale Sandwiches & Paninis: Cuban paninis on pressed NYC baguettes, classic Reubens, Philly cheesesteaks with sliced tenderloin, and an 8 oz. Wagyu burger.
- Fresh Seafood & Entrées: Tempura Haddock fish & chips, fresh Atlantic Haddock, baked Bakka Salmon from the Faroe Islands, and petite filet mignons.
- Soups & Salads: New England seafood chowder, fresh Mediterranean bowls, and classic chef salads.
- Plus, you'll help run our fun, weekly Monday "Checkmate Café" Chess & Chow Club!
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up, stock, and execute the lunch line efficiently during service.
- Maintain impeccable consistency, presentation, and strict portion control.
- Pivot seamlessly after the lunch rush to assist with evening dinner prep work.
- Keep a clean, sanitary, and highly organized workspace.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Proven experience as a line cook, prep cook, or short-order cook in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen environment.
- Reliability: You show up on time, take pride in your station, and bring a positive, "can-do" team attitude.
- Skill: Solid knife skills, comfort with flat-tops and fryers, and the ability to read and execute tickets quickly.
- Efficiency: Ability to work independently during lunch and collaboratively with the back-of-house dinner team during prep windows.
Why Work With Us?
- Work-Life Balance: No weekends and no late nights. This is a rare, steady daytime slot in the restaurant industry.
- Guaranteed Hours: Reliable 30+ hour work weeks.
- Great Environment: Work in a completely renovated, professional, and respectful kitchen with a premier local culinary team.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step in your culinary career without sacrificing your personal life? Apply today by submitting your resume here, or drop by The Grill at 1951 to fill out an application in person.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
