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Line Cook
Rooster & Owl
2436 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Rooster & Owl hiring Line Cook in Washington, DC

Rooster & Owl hiring Line Cook in Washington, DC

Line Cook

Rooster & OwlMore Info

2436 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Full Time • Salary ($52k - $55k)
Expired: Jul 4, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details
Rooster & Owl is currently looking to add an entry to advanced level line cook to our team.  We are a small family run business that focuses on cooking great food and cultivating a great culture.  We have garnered plenty of accolades from the Michelin Guide, Washington Post, Eater DC, James Beard, and RAMMY just to name a few.  We attribute our success to the team that we have built thus far, and we are looking to add another member to the family.  For more information about the restaurant, visit www.roosterowl.com.
 
What we are looking for:
- at least one year of experience at a reputable restaurant is preferred 
- a sense of urgency
- desire to learn and improve on the craft
- good knife skills
- good communicate skills
- ability to work well in a small team dynamic
 
What we have to offer: 
- dinner only Tuesday thru Saturday (Sunday/Monday off each week)
- no lunch or brunch shifts
- competitive wage and reasonable work hours (50 hours average with overtime)
- Paid Time Off
- Health / Dental insurance
- creative input on the menu (we involve the whole team when we work on new dishes)
- supportive team dynamic with a small tightknit crew 
- high chef to cook ratio to maximize mentorship opportunities
 
If you believe that you are a good fit for us, we'd love to hear from you.  Please forward a resume and a cover letter to tell us about yourself.  

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($52,000.00 - $55,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Good Knife Skills

Attention to Detail

Desire to Learn

Sense of Urgency

Desire to Improve on the Craft

Adaptability

Teamwork

Desire to Learn and Improve on the Craft

Collaboration

Team Collaboration

Good Communication Skills

Time Management

Ability to Work Well in a Small Team Dynamic

Mentorship

Creativity

Advanced Knife Skills

Work Ethic

Strong Work Ethic

Basic Knife Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Family Meal Preparation

Passion for cooking

Problem Solving Skills

Fish Butchery

Passion for culinary arts

Fish Cookery

Willingness to Accept Feedback

Food Safety Knowledge

Ability to Handle Pressure

Plating and Presentation

Frying

Interpersonal Skills

Grilling

Open mindedness

Meat Butchery

Mentorship Openness

Meat Cookery

Pasta Cooking

Pasta Dough Making

Sauce Making

Sauteing

Sous Vide

100 Covers Per Night

Prepping Ingredients

Vegetable Cookery

Menu Development

Recipe Development

Dressing Making

Gluten Free Cooking

Inventory Management

Portioning

Receiving

Food Handler Certification

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Part of Restaurants by Yuan and Carey Tang

The name Rooster & Owl is inspired by its co-founders, husband and wife team Yuan and Carey Tang. The two had opposite work schedules but always came together around food and dining adventures. And that's exactly what Rooster & Owl brings to the table: a social, shared dining experience.

Led by chef and owner Yuan Tang, Rooster & Owl is dedicated to the craft of the culinary arts and passionate about market-driven cuisine. Come experience the thrill of fine dining in a comfortable, customizable environment.

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