AM Grill Line Cook

Job Title: Morning Grill Cook

Location: Phoenicia – Birmingham, MI

Position Type: Full-Time

About Phoenicia: For over 40 years, Phoenicia has set the standard for upscale Middle Eastern and Lebanese fine dining in Birmingham. As part of Chickpea Hospitality, we pride ourselves on exceptional hospitality, an elegant dining environment, and a culinary tradition built on meticulous attention to detail and premium ingredients. We are seeking a skilled, reliable, and passionate Morning Grill Cook to join our back-of-house team and help maintain our legacy of culinary excellence.

Position Summary: As the Morning Grill Cook, you will be responsible for managing the broiler, grill, and flat-top stations during the lunch service. You will prepare high-quality meats, seafood, and Mediterranean specialties (such as our signature Shish Kabob, Shish Tawook, Shish Kafta, and Lebanese breakfast/lunch features like Hashwi with eggs) to exact specifications. This role requires excellent time management, precision temperature control, and the ability to seamlessly handle both high-volume lunch rushes and meticulous morning prep.

Key Responsibilities:

* Station Setup & Prep: Set up, clean, and sanitize the grill/broiler station for morning and lunch service. Ensure all pars, meats, marinades, and skewered items are fully stocked and prepped.

• Execution & Cooking: Fire, grill, and broil items to precise temperatures and guest preferences, ensuring consistent presentation, flavor profile, and quality.
• Menu Familiarity: Efficiently prepare a variety of proteins (lamb, beef ribeye, chicken, seafood) as well as specialty morning/lunch items, maintaining the flavor integrity of Phoenicia's classic recipes.
• Ticket Timing: Maintain a fast, organized pace to ensure lunch service tickets are executed accurately and delivered to the window efficiently.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness: Adhere strictly to local health department guidelines and safe food handling protocols. Maintain a spotless workstation throughout the shift and execute proper breakdown and cleaning procedures at the end of the morning shift.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with prep cooks, line cooks, and front-of-house staff to ensure a smooth, cohesive service environment.

Qualifications & Skills: * Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Line Cook, Grill Cook, or Broiler Cook, preferably in a high-volume, fine-dining, or upscale casual environment.

• Strong knowledge of meat temperatures, grilling techniques, and knife skills.
• Familiarity with Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine or cooking with a vertical/horizontal broiler is a major plus, but not required (we will train the right candidate).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an organized, clean workspace.
• Excellent reliability and punctuality for early morning shift starts.
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain one) is highly preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

What We Offer: * Competitive hourly wage based on experience.

• Consistent morning/daytime schedule (ideal for work-life balance).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within Chickpea Hospitality.
• A professional, supportive, and structured kitchen environment.
• Employee dining discounts.

To Apply: Please submit your resume online or email to [email protected].

Thank you!

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Work Location: In person