Join the Culinary Team at Lillian’s | Now Hiring a Line Cook
Thoughtful food. High standards. Strong team. Room to grow.
Lillian’s Petite Market & Eatery is looking for a Line Cook to join Chef Todd Garrigan and our culinary team on Charleston’s West Side.
At Lillian’s, thoughtful food means caring about where ingredients come from, treating them with respect, executing each dish with intention, and sending out food we’re proud to serve. Our cooking is rooted in the ingredients, traditions, and people around us, and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of what we’re building.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a cook who takes pride in their work, cares about the details, respects the ingredients, and understands that a great kitchen depends on the entire team.
You don’t need to know everything on day one. A good attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team are our top priorities.
Our standards are high and consistency matters. We also believe in teaching people, developing talent, and creating opportunities for team members who want to grow.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Prepare and execute dishes according to recipes, portions, and plating standards
- Maintain your mise en place and come prepared for service
- Work with urgency, organization, and attention to detail
- Treat ingredients with care and respect
- Communicate and work collaboratively with the entire culinary team
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe station
- Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times
- Help ensure that every plate leaving the kitchen meets Lillian’s standards
- Jump in where needed—we succeed as a team
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Previous professional kitchen experience preferred
- A great attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliability and professionalism
- Attention to detail and consistency
- Ability to stay focused and composed during busy services
- A genuine desire to learn and improve
- Teamwork is a must
- Evening, weekend, and holiday availability
- An interest in ingredients, technique, and becoming a stronger cook
WHY LILLIAN’S?
Lillian’s is a neighborhood gathering place—a market, coffee shop, and restaurant where our community can stop in for coffee or breakfast, meet a friend for lunch or brunch, settle in for dinner, or simply discover something new.
In the kitchen, we take the same approach to hospitality that we do in the dining room: care about what you’re doing, care about the people around you, and take pride in the experience you’re helping create.
We want people who are interested in more than simply working a station. We want people who are curious, want to learn, take ownership of their work, and are excited about becoming better at what they do.
Join our team and grow with us.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Employee discounts
- A professional, team-focused kitchen
- Hands-on learning and culinary development
- Opportunities to take on additional responsibility and grow within the restaurant
- The chance to work alongside Chef Todd and an experienced culinary team
- A locally owned restaurant where your contribution matters
JOIN OUR TEAM
If you show up ready to work, bring a good attitude, care about the food you put on the plate, support the people working beside you, and want to become a better cook, we’d love to meet you.
Come cook with us, learn with us, and grow with Lillian’s.
Apply today to join Chef Todd and the Lillian’s culinary team.
Join Our Growing Team!
Hospitality from the Heart. Community at Our Core.
At Lillian’s Petite Market & Eatery, we believe hospitality is about far more than service — it’s about creating meaningful experiences, genuine connection, and a place where both guests and team members feel welcomed, valued, and inspired.
Located on Charleston’s historic Westside, Lillian’s is a neighborhood destination that blends a thoughtfully curated market, vibrant coffee shop, and seasonal eatery into one warm and inviting space. We celebrate local flavors, creative food and beverage programs, and the simple joy of gathering around good food, good people, and genuine hospitality.
Our mission is rooted in community. We proudly partner with local farmers, makers, artists, and small businesses, and we strive to create a space that feels both elevated and approachable — a place our neighbors return to again and again. Hospitality, curiosity, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
At Lillian’s, we believe in building strong, versatile teams. Cross-training and collaboration are an important part of our culture, and we value team members who are excited to learn multiple areas of the business. Whether serving guests in the dining room, crafting coffee drinks as a barista, assisting with market operations, or supporting behind the bar, our team works together to create a seamless and memorable guest experience throughout the space.
We are looking for individuals who are hardworking, positive, hospitality-driven, and excited to grow within a collaborative environment. Open availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, allows us to best support our guests and one another during the times our community gathers most.
Joining Lillian’s means becoming part of a close-knit team that values creativity, professionalism, adaptability, and genuine care for others. If you thrive in an environment where hospitality, community, and teamwork come together, we would love to meet you.