Job Summary
Are you an experienced cook looking for a unique opportunity that combines culinary freedom with an incredible North Idaho lifestyle? We are located in beautiful Garfield Bay on Lake Pend Oreille, is seeking a reliable, independent Lead Cook to take charge of our kitchen operations and execute our menu. This position gives you a unique blend of leadership and culinary impact without the burden of corporate ordering or budgeting. Instead, you get to focus on what you love: cooking great food, guiding the kitchen flow, and collaborating directly with the owner to bring your own creative ideas to life.
What We Offer (Pay & Perks)
- Regionally Competitive Wages: Fair hourly pay that matches local market standards and scales directly with your culinary experience.
- Takeout Tip Share: Boost your take-home pay with a direct cut of the daily tips collected from all takeout and to-go orders.
- Free RV Pad Space: Bring your own trailer! We provide a dedicated on-site RV pad for free (no lot rent) featuring convenient, full hookups. You will only be responsible for the cost of the utilities you use.
- Creative Freedom: Work hand-in-hand with the owner to adjust menus, create specials, and put your personal stamp on the kitchen.
- Unbeatable Location: Live and work in a premier Northern Idaho vacation destination, steps from the water and surrounded by world-class outdoor recreation.
- Stability: Unlike many resort-town gigs, we are open year-round, offering you steady, reliable income in any season.
Key Responsibilities
- Kitchen Leadership: Take charge of the kitchen during your shift, ensuring smooth, efficient, and timely food service.
- Menu Execution & Creativity: Masterfully cook our menu items while collaborating with the owner to introduce new, exciting specials.
- Team Direction: Guide and support prep cooks and dishwashers to maintain speed, safety, and high quality.
- Food Safety: Maintain a spotless kitchen, ensuring strict compliance with local health department regulations and food safety standards.
- Station Readiness: Keep all cooking stations fully prepped, organized, and ready for busy service rushes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of line cooking or kitchen leadership experience.
- Attributes: Reliable, team minded, self-motivated, and capable of running a kitchen independently.
- Skills: Strong multitasking abilities, excellent knife skills, and a passion for consistent food quality.
- Housing Requirement: Best suited for a candidate who owns their own RV/trailer and wants a free place to park it on-site while employed.
About Us
Captn's Table is an iconic North Idaho landmark that has been a staple of Garfield Bay for over 75 years! Perched right on Lake Pend Oreille, we are a heavily themed angler hangout, a beloved hometown watering hole for locals, and a booming hotspot for vacationers during peak months. We proudly host the largest fishing derby on the lake every October, bringing in massive, high-energy crowds and hungry anglers. While we currently operating on a shorter schedule, our ultimate goal is to expand our hours and elevate the experience with live entertainment, community activities, and a bustling atmosphere. We are looking for the right culinary partner to help us grow into this next exciting chapter!
How to Apply
Click Apply Now to submit your resume. In your application, please let us know if you plan to utilize the free on-site RV pad. We are actively scheduling interviews and hiring immediately!
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
