Position Description:

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen? Can you stay cool under pressure, keep quality consistent, and take pride in every plate you send out? If so, we'd love to meet you.

We're looking for Line Cooks who bring energy, teamwork, and a passion for great food. Whether you've mastered the grill, sauté, pantry, or fry station, your ability to execute with precision and consistency is what matters most.

Alexandria Restaurant Partners locations include Ada’s on the River, Barca Pier & Wine Bar, Café Tu Tu Tango, Mia’s Italian Kitchen, Palette 22, Joe Theismann’s, The Royal, and Vola’s Dockside Grill & Hi-Tide Lounge.

Position Responsibilities: What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook menu items to recipe and presentation standards.
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation.
• Manage multiple orders while maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Communicate effectively with teammates to keep service running smoothly.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards at all times.
• Help receive, rotate, and properly store food and supplies.
• Support your team wherever needed to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

• You stay organized and focused during busy shifts.
• You work with speed without sacrificing quality.
• You pay attention to the details that make every dish consistent.
• You communicate well and enjoy being part of a team.
• You adapt quickly and solve problems with a positive attitude.
• You take pride in keeping your station clean, stocked, and ready.
• You're dependable, accountable, and show up ready to contribute.
• You have a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Qualifications - Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Communicates effectively.
• Dependable, organized, and with attention to detail.
• High-level of multi-tasking abilities.
• Works well under pressure.
• Must speak and understand English.

Additional Information: People are the core of our business. That’s why our benefits include:

• Health insurance for full-time employees
• Vision, dental, and life insurance for full-time employees
• 401K
• Daily "family meals" before lunch and dinner service
• 50% off employee dining privileges at any of our ARP locations
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth