Line Cook

Line Cook – The James (James Island, SC)

The James is seeking passionate and skilled Line Cooks to join our team! Pay Range: $20-$26

About Us: The James is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic American fare in the heart of James Island, Charleston. With a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, The James serves familiar, comforting dishes with genuine hospitality—creating a welcoming community space that guests love to return to. Locally operated by The Neighborhood Dining Group—the team behind acclaimed restaurants like Husk, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, and Marbled & Fin—The James upholds a culture rooted in quality, service, and people-first leadership.

Who We're Looking For: You are passionate, professional, and committed to teamwork—someone who thrives in a high-performing kitchen and brings energy to every service. This is an opportunity to work in a chef-driven kitchen committed to quality and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Execute dishes with precision, speed, and attention to detail
• Follow recipes and presentation standards to ensure consistency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient station throughout service
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to deliver a seamless and elevated guest experience
• Uphold all food safety and sanitation standards
• Take pride in your work and bring professionalism to every shift

What You'll Bring: 1+ year of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen. Focused, dependable, and driven to learn. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a team-first mindset. Committed to excellence in technique, cleanliness, and communication.

What We Offer: A dynamic, growth-oriented environment with high earning potential. Outstanding benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (must work Full-Time), 401(k) with employer match, PTO (Paid Time Off) (must work Full-Time), employer paid Therapy, Coaching, and Mental Health Resource (Modern Health), next-day pay: work today, get paid tomorrow, employee perks & discounts (Working Advantage), dining discounts, gym membership discounts.

If you're ready to grow your culinary career with a restaurant group that values passion, professionalism, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with The James!