Line Cook

Description

Abe & Louie’s is hiring Line Cooks to join our high-volume, steakhouse kitchen. If you take pride in consistency, teamwork, and executing at a high standard, we’d love to meet you.

About Abe & Louie’s

Abe & Louie’s is a classic Boston steakhouse in the heart of Back Bay, known for warm hospitality, high standards, and a fast-paced, professional kitchen. We serve a loyal local following and plenty of visitors year-round—meaning consistent volume, strong teamwork, and a great environment to sharpen your craft.

Why work here

• Strong, consistent volume—great for building reps and sharpening execution
• Professional standards + teamwork—a kitchen that runs with structure and accountability
• Growth potential within Abe & Louie’s and the broader Tavistock Restaurant Collection
• Stable schedules and a leadership team that values reliability and performance
   

POSITION SUMMARY

The Line Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic menu items in a timely manner, ensuring great guest satisfaction. The Line Cook will prepare food items using recipe instructions, proper portioning methods and cooking standards to fulfill our guest’s order. The Line Cook will maintain a work station that is clean and organized while preparing food for our guests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
• Communicate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to learn of featured items, special events and important shift information
• Prepare food based on daily needs and par levels using proper recipe procedure
• Adhere to guest allergy sensitivity protocol
• Set up and maintains station with correct food products and utensils
• Monitor product levels and restock when necessary
• Cook perfect food in a timely manner to ensure guest satisfaction
• Check all dishes before sending out to guest to ensure proper plate presentation, quality, and temperature
• Clean and sanitize the work area including counters, utensils, cutting boards, preparation area and floors
• Ensure the proper temperature of equipment for proper food storage protocol
• Change sanitizer every two hours, or earlier if necessary, to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Demonstrate professional and gracious demeanor at all times
• Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately
• Perform any job function requested by the management team
  

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Thoroughness – Ensures that work is complete and accurate

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: Previous hospitality experience is preferred

Computer Skills: N/A

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: Able to read and follow recipes and food production procedures