Smith & Wollensky Chicago is seeking a skilled and driven Line Cook to join our high-performance culinary team. This role is focused on the sauté station, including execution of sides, pasta, chicken and fish dishes in a fast-paced, high-volume, fine-dining steakhouse environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of steak temperatures
- Execute all menu items on the sauté, sides, pasta, and fish station to Smith & Wollensky standards
- Properly cook and handle various fish and seafood with precision and consistency
- Maintain consistency, quality, and plating precision during high-volume service
- Ensure proper mise en place, station setup, and breakdown
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
- Communicate clearly with chefs and fellow line cooks during service
- Assist with prep and cross-train on other stations as needed
- Solid understanding of steak temperatures.
- Minimum 2+ years of line cook experience (high-volume or fine dining preferred)
- Strong knowledge of sauté techniques, pasta cookery, and fish preparation
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work clean, organized, and efficient under pressure
- Team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic
- Must be able to read and interpret kitchen tickets (orders) and communicate effectively in English to ensure accuracy, timing, and adherence to safety standards.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Dining Discounts
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
Smith & Wollensky participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows companies to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.
Skills Required
- Solid understanding of steak temperatures
- Minimum 2+ years of line cook experience
- High-volume or fine dining experience
- Strong knowledge of saute techniques, pasta cookery, and fish preparation
- Ability to properly cook and handle various fish and seafood safely
- Maintain proper mise en place, station setup, and breakdown
- Adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to read and interpret kitchen tickets and communicate effectively in English
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Work clean, organized, and efficient under pressure; team-oriented mindset
What We Do
Established in 1977 and headquartered in Boston, Smith & Wollensky is America's premier fine dining steakhouse. The company is dedicated to providing unparalleled hospitality, specializing in USDA Prime dry-aged steaks and premium seafood. It operates multiple iconic locations across the United States and internationally, offering a memorable dining experience complemented by an acclaimed wine list.
