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Line Cook - The Ridley

Thompson Hospitality and Careers
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
Overview:
Join the culinary team at The Ridley, Charlottesville's destination for high-quality American fare, local beer, and craft cocktails. Located within The Draftsman Boutique Hotel near The University of Virginia, The Ridley is not just a restaurant but a tribute to Dr. Walter Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from UVA and receive a graduate degree from any major historically white public university in the South. As a Line Cook, you will be a key player in our kitchen, responsible for preparing and cooking dishes with precision and creativity. Your culinary expertise, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering exceptional flavors will ensure that every dish served at The Ridley delights our guests and reflects the essence of our modern Southern cuisine.

Responsibilities:
  • Execute food preparation and cooking, following recipes and adhering to quality standards.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation, ensuring proper handling and storage of ingredients.
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and refine menu offerings.
  • Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands and deliver dishes in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
  • Culinary experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Strong understanding of cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and proper food handling procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing demands.
  • Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional food to our guests.
  • Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and all holidays.
  • Stand and move for the duration of shift.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Work near hot surfaces and open flames.
  • Use knives and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Perform repetitive motions (chopping, stirring).

Who We Are:

The Ridley
is a Charlottesville-based restaurant located within The Draftsman Boutique Hotel near The University of Virginia. As part of Thompson Hospitality, the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company, we take pride in being one of Charlottesville's Black-owned restaurants, paying homage to Dr. Walter Ridley, a trailblazer in education. Our menu is designed with inclusivity in mind, offering a modern Southern dining experience that celebrates diversity and brings people together through food. As part of our culinary team, you'll be joining a community of dedicated professionals committed to delivering outstanding hospitality and creating lasting memories for our guests.


Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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