Kitchen Line Cooks

Job Summary: 

MacArthur Place is seeking skilled and motivated Line Cooks to join our culinary team. The Line Cooks will prepare, cook, and plate high-quality meals in line with hotel standards, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for our guests. This role requires strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining cleanliness, safety, and the finest food quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes, ensuring proper taste, texture, presentation, portion control, and technique.
• Collaborate with kitchen, restaurant, and banquet teams to deliver smooth, timely meal service, especially during peak hours.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to accommodate guest dietary requests, allergy concerns, and special food requirements with care and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation.
• Follow all health, safety, quality, and sanitation protocols, including hygiene, food storage, handling, and temperature standards.
• Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment, reporting malfunctions promptly.
• Set up, maintain, and break down workstations, ensuring all ingredients, utensils, and equipment are ready before and after shifts.
• Contribute to menu development by suggesting new dishes and staying knowledgeable about current menu items, recipes, and dietary restrictions.
• Assist with inventory monitoring, ordering supplies, minimizing waste, controlling costs, and ensuring proper stock rotation.
• Adhere to company policies regarding time and attendance, meal and rest breaks, uniform and grooming standards, and professional conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Culinary school training or equivalent experience is a plus. Minimum 1–2 years in a line cook, prep cook, or similar professional kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
• Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of allergen management, food safety, and sanitation standards.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

• Benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and company-observed holidays.
• Discounts on hotel stays, dining, and spa services.
• Career growth opportunities and development within the hospitality industry.
• A supportive team that values creativity, collaboration, and passion.

About MacArthur Place:

Originally a historic estate, MacArthur Place has evolved into Sonoma’s premier luxury resort, featuring 69 elegantly designed rooms, farm-to-table dining, curated wine tastings, a tranquil spa, an outdoor heated pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Our dedicated team is passionate about delivering unforgettable guest experiences while fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, and inclusivity.

Join our team and help create a world-class hospitality experience. If you take pride in your craft, love exceptional food, and thrive in a fast-paced culinary environment, we’d love to hear from you. Click on Apply. 

Work Environment & Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and work on your feet for extended periods; perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.; push, pull, or carry kitchen items as part of daily responsibilities.
• Work with pots, pans, utensils, walk-in freezers, sharp objects, and various kitchen equipment and food items.
• Operate in fast-paced indoor and outdoor kitchen and event environments, which may be warm, humid, or steamy.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-driven shifts.
• Must obtain a Food Handler’s Certification upon hire.