1948 Bar & Bistro is looking for an experienced, reliable, and capable Line Cook to join our kitchen team. We are looking for someone who is already comfortable working on a professional hot line and can step into service with confidence.
This is not an entry-level position. Previous professional hot-line experience is required.
The Position
- Full-time
- Evenings
- Available to start immediately or within the next 5 days
- Must have availability for a consistent full-time schedule
- Previous experience working on a busy restaurant hot line is required
Responsibilities
- Execute menu items consistently and efficiently during service
- Work confidently across all hot-line stations as required
- Demonstrate strong sauté skills and the ability to manage multiple orders simultaneously
- Work grill, sauté, fry, and other hot stations as required by the kitchen
- Read and execute tickets accurately while maintaining proper timing and communication
- Maintain proper portioning, plating, temperature, and presentation standards
- Complete prep work when required to support daily kitchen operations
- Follow recipes and established preparation procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked station throughout service
- Communicate effectively with the Chef and kitchen team during service
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
- Assist with opening and closing duties and general kitchen cleanliness
What We’re Looking For
- Previous professional hot-line experience is a must
- Strong experience working in a restaurant kitchen during busy service
- Solid knife skills
- Strong sauté experience and confidence working a hot line
- Experience working multiple stations, including sauté, grill, and fry
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Good understanding of timing, ticket management, and kitchen communication
- Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Strong work ethic and a team-oriented attitude
- FoodSafe certification is required
- Ability to take direction and work independently when required
This Position Is For You If...
You already know how to work a hot line.
We are not looking for someone who is hoping to gain their first line-cook experience. The successful candidate should be able to walk into a professional kitchen, understand the flow of service, work a hot station confidently, and contribute to the team from day one.
If you have strong sauté skills, solid knife skills, experience across the hot line, and take pride in producing consistent food in a busy environment, we want to hear from you.
Pay: From $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ladysmith, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you worked as a Line Cook in a professional restaurant kitchen, with hands-on experience working the sauté station during busy service?
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Work Location: In person
