Line Cook (Lunch)

Position Overview

Reporting to the General Manager, the Cook will primarily work the lunch shift and is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality food items in accordance with the hotel’s standards for taste, presentation, and timeliness. This role supports daily kitchen operations by ensuring consistency in food preparation, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines. The Cook works with restaurant and Front of House Staff to deliver a positive dining experience for hotel guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items for lunch service according to recipes and presentation standards
• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies before service
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of guest orders
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, workstations, and storage areas
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations
• Monitor food quality, freshness, and portion control
• Assist in receiving, storing, and rotating inventory properly
• Collaborate with team members, including restaurant, front of house staff and management, to ensure a smooth service
• Report equipment issues or shortages to management
• Help with prep work for future services as needed
  
  

Position Requirements

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other departments.
• The ability to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate a team-focused attitude and encourage collaboration.
• Understand and use safe work practices for all safety precautions including Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Violence in the Workplace, Accident Reporting, OSHA Compliance, and Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures.
• Comply with all policies as outlined in the Handbook, Property Supplement, or otherwise issued including time and attendance expectations, uniform and dress code standards, anti-harassment policy, and substances in the workplace.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Capable of lifting up to 30–50 lbs
• Comfortable working in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, hotel, or similar environment preferred
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts
  
  

Wage Rage: $28-30 per hour

About The Barnes San Francisco

The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is a boutique hotel situated less than a block from Union Square on Powell Street. We offer central, vibrant location, housed in a historic building that previously served as the Hotel Manx, originally opening around 1906-1907. The hotel blends historic charm with contemporary, Italian-inspired décor. As part of the EOS Hospitality Group, we believe in Shared Accountability, Humility & Kindness, Creative Problem Solving, Collaboration & Community and Do Well and Do Good. The Barnes Hotel offers competitive salaries and robust benefit plans.

Full Time Supervisor Hourly Benefits

• Tiered Medical Plans- Cigna or Kaiser
• Plans include Chiropractic & Acupuncture
• Long Term Disability
• Tiered PPO Dental Plans
• Voluntary Supplemental Medial Plans
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO and Sick Pay
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K Matching Program
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
  
  

Full Time Hourly Perks

• EOS Employee Rates plus 50% off F&B and Retail
• Employee Job Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Programs and Appreciation Events
  
  

Important Notice

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The Barnes San Francisco- is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to people formerly experiencing homelessness, race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Barnes San Francisco hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk populations.