Yacht Club Restaurant Line Cook

Yacht Club Restaurant Line Cook Location Grosse Pointe Shores, MI : Position Title: Restaurant Line Cook [À La Carte Dining, Harborside Grill Dining] Department: Culinary Operations Division: Food and Beverage Reports to: Sous Chef ➔ Executive Chef Supervises: None Company Summary: With over a century of rich history, the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club stands as a proud symbol of tradition, camaraderie, and a love for life on the water. While honoring our legacy, we also embrace a spirit of innovation driven by a desire to enhance our member experience in every way possible. We seek dedicated individuals who share our passion for hospitality and aspire to make a meaningful impact in our community. Whether you're a professional exploring a long-term career, seeking supplemental income, or a local resident looking for a fun summer job—we invite you to consider charting your course with us. Position Summary: The position is responsible for daily food service with a high execution of professionalism and hospitality. Cooks will provide premium service for members and their guests, abiding by the service standards of the Club. They will be expected to have a solid understanding of fine dining preparation and service. The culinary staff will also be expected to go above and beyond to deliver memorable events, while bringing a high level of energy and professionalism. Employment Status: Most new and returning employees are hired under a seasonal employment status. Seasonal employees can typically expect a consistent schedule from approximately April to October each year. At the end of each respective season, employees are encouraged to submit requests to transition to either year-round part-time or full-time status. Approval of these requests will be contingent upon the needs of the Club and the employee's performance track record. Qualifications: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent experience Two or more years of experience preferred Ability to work flexible hours, including key holidays, evenings, and weekends Demonstrated strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Physical capability to withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and twisting Ability to consistently lift over 50 lbs Valid driver's license and a clean criminal record Duties: Serve as a positive role model by: Embodying Club values and high standards that all members and staff are expected to uphold Effectively utilizing the various digital platforms used by the Club Maintaining a collaborative and friendly demeanor while working to improve the member experience Always representing the Club well Provide key assistance to the Club by: Exceeding the expectations of members and their guests, while representing the Club to the highest standards Inspecting kitchen areas prior to opening to ensure that adequate supplies are available Preparing food for service, including copping vegetables, butchering, preparing sauces, meats, seafood, poultry, dairy and other food items Knowledge of proper methods using knives, electric mixers, immersion blenders, food processors, scales and portion bags Knowledge of menu, menu enhancements and preparation methods Understanding of unique and complementary flavor pairings Constant awareness of restaurant flow and how it impacts kitchen flow to ensure food comes out in a timely manner Constant awareness of food quality, safety and sanitation standards Continually seek to enhanced knowledge and skills related to service Maintaining self-awareness of members', management and peers Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to: Successful alignment with Club values and professional standards Exhibiting a collaborative spirit when working with members and staff Demonstrating the ability to make appropriate choices, especially in stressful situations Maintaining good hygiene and a professional appearance All duties as outlined in this position profile