Line Cook in Nashville, Tennessee at Fairlane Hotel

LINE COOK
Fairlane Hotel | Nashville, TN
Full-Time, Part-Time | Hourly | On-Property

ABOUT FAIRLANE HOTEL

Fairlane Hotel is a 79-room hotel in downtown Nashville with a full-service restaurant and three kitchens. Our kitchen team values quality, consistency, and craft.

POSITION SUMMARY

Fairlane Hotel is hiring a full or part time line cook to prepare, cook, and plate dishes to our standards while keeping a clean, organized station.

This role keeps food quality, consistency, and timing on point during service, helps manage inventory and waste, and works closely with the kitchen and front-of-house team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Preparation & Service:
- Stock your station with the ingredients and supplies you need before service
- Wash, chop, and prepare ingredients such as vegetables, sauces, and soups
- Cook menu items using the recipe and method required, such as grilling, frying, or sauteing, and plate to standard
- Prepare food on time and to our quality and presentation standards

Cleanliness & Inventory:
- Keep your station clean, organized, and sanitary throughout the shift
- Clean and sanitize surfaces and equipment at the end of each shift
- Check inventory levels and complete storage logs to reduce waste

Team Collaboration:
- Work with other kitchen staff and servers so orders come out efficiently and on time
- Communicate clearly with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef about station needs and service pace

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen
- Works well with a team
- Able to stand for long periods in a hot kitchen
- Able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally

Preferred:
- Previous line cook or kitchen experience
- Culinary training or coursework

SCHEDULE

Shifts vary and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is an on-property position.

BENEFITS

Full-Time:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment

Part-Time and Full-Time:
- PTO beginning on the first day of hire
- 401(k) program, eligible after 6 months
- Complimentary parking
- Discounted meals at Modern Love
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing boutique hotel group

Fairlane Hotel is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of Nashville and the guests we serve.