Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Aria Restaurant | Atlanta, GA
Aria, one of Atlanta’s most respected restaurants, is looking for passionate and motivated line cooks to join our culinary team.
For more than 25 years, Aria has been recognized for thoughtful modern American cuisine, genuine hospitality, and a commitment to excellence. After decades under the leadership of Chef Gerry Klaskala, Aria has entered an exciting new chapter with Executive Chef Austin Goetzman leading the kitchen.
We are looking for cooks who want to grow, refine their skills, and be part of a team committed to creating memorable dining experiences every night.
This is an opportunity to work in a small, focused kitchen where every cook plays an important role. Our team values technique, organization, consistency, attention to detail, and respect for great ingredients.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and execute menu items with consistency, precision, and care
- Maintain high standards for station setup, organization, cleanliness, and execution
- Work closely with chefs and teammates during prep and service
- Learn and execute proper cooking techniques, recipes, and plating standards
- Assist with receiving, handling, and proper storage of ingredients
- Take ownership of daily prep, mise en place, and station readiness
- Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Contribute to a positive kitchen culture built on teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement
The Ideal Candidate
The right person for this role is someone who loves cooking and wants to continue developing their craft.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience cooking in a professional kitchen
- Fine dining experience preferred, but passion and attitude are equally important
- Takes pride in being organized, prepared, and consistent
- Has strong attention to detail
- Works well as part of a small team
- Is dependable, focused, and eager to learn
- Handles pressure with professionalism
- Brings curiosity, humility, and a desire to improve every day
Compensation & Benefits
- $20–$24/hour based on experience
- Five-day work week
- Restaurant closed Sundays
- Dining benefits
- Health insurance eligibility after one year of employment
- Dental insurance eligibility after one year of employment
- Life insurance eligibility after one year of employment
- Paid vacation eligibility after one year of employment
- Opportunity for growth within the restaurant
About Aria
Located in Buckhead, Aria has spent more than two decades building a reputation as one of Atlanta’s premier dining destinations. Our kitchen is built on respect for ingredients, strong technique, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence.
We are looking for cooks who want more than just their next position — we are looking for people who want to grow, contribute, and be part of the future of Aria.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $24.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Passion for cooking
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Strong Work Ethic
Adaptability
Effective Communication
Problem Solving Skills
Time Management
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At Aria, we understand that memorable dining experiences defy routine.
Some evenings call for comforting favorites, others for discovery and celebration. Our philosophy embraces this variety, offering a space that is both welcoming and effortlessly elegant, with a team that is thoughtful, engaging, and attuned to each table’s rhythm. Rooted in modern American cooking, our daily menus honor the season’s best ingredients through careful preparation. We take pleasure when a guest returns for a dish that lingered in memory—and equal joy in helping mark life’s most meaningful celebrations.
Founded in the spring of 2000 by chef and restaurateur Gerry Klaskala,
Aria was built on a simple idea: to create lasting memories around exceptional food, wine, and hospitality.
Today, longtime general manager and now owner Andrés Loaiza, along with Executive Chef Joseph Harrison, carry that vision forward—continuing to craft experiences that center around the guest, and ensuring that Aria remains a place to return to again and again.
Executive Chef: Joseph Harrison, Executive Pastry Chef: Kathryn King
Senior Sommelier: Remy Loet, Bar Lead: Stefano Gandossi, Owner/Manager: Andrés Loaiza
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