Line Cook

James Beard Nominee and Restaurant of the Year 2023 (Food and Wine Magazine)

Birdies, one of Austin's most beloved restaurants serves seasonal American food with French and Italian influences. Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel's fiercely seasonal menu showcases deep relationships with local farms. The restaurant is a unique combination of fine dining with counter service.

Accolades: Birdie's was Food and Wine Magazine's Restaurant of the Year 2023, New York Times Restaurant List, Wine Enthusiast's 50 Best restaurants in the country, Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants, Esquire's Best New Restaurants, Texas Monthly's Best New Restaurants in the State and Best New Restaurant in Austin by the Austin American Statesman. It was Food and Wine Magazine's Restaurant of the Year in 2023 and a James Beard Finalist in 2024. It was named the #1 restaurant in Austin by the Austin American Statesman in 2024

Who you are: As a Line Cook, you have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, professional, and devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail.

Job Description:

• Learn how to work a Birdie's station, support the team, and be very open to constructive feedback on how to cook our food. Our food is seasonal, thoughtful, straight forward but finessed cuisine. (Must understand that properly cooked straight forward food isn't simple and is actually very detailed).
  
• Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu.
  
• Consistently ensure that station mise en place is prepped, seasoned, and stocked throughout service and overall station remains clean and organized.
  
• Effectively participate in a professionally run service period, ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication.
  
• Maintain a calm mental athleticism while managing picks and simultaneously taking direction from expediters and culinary leaders.
  
• Promote teamwork and excellence amongst the kitchen team.
  
• Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow and improve.
  

Requirements:

• 2+ years in a Line Cook position at a full-service restaurant (fine dining preferred)
  
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
  
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required
  

Benefits:

• Competitive wages ($25-$35 an hour which includes tips)
  
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  
• Two annual paid vacations every year, 3-4 weeks per year
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid Family Leave
  
• Subsidized counseling through Mike and Sherry Project (Employees pay $10 per session)