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Join a celebrated restaurant group known for its commitment to excellence, development, and culinary innovation at an iconic French Quarter location. This is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious culinary professionals eager to advance their careers in a renowned, award-winning kitchen.

First Cook (Chef de Partie) Benefits & Compensation

Competitive hourly compensation, with ongoing opportunities for advancement.
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Opportunities to grow into a Sous Chef role within 1–2 years.
Closed on Christmas Day and Mardi Gras Day.
Work with a team of award-winning professionals and have input in seasonal menu changes.

First Cook (Chef de Partie) Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum 2–3 years in a high-volume upscale dining environment, preferably in an independent restaurant of James Beard caliber or a luxury hotel restaurant
Ability to work all stations and handle fast-paced, high-volume shifts.
Experience at the Tournant or Lead Line Cook level is highly valued.
Reliable transportation to the French Quarter is required (no parking provided for hourly employees).
Strong private dining or events experience is a plus.

First Cook (Chef de Partie) Preferred Background & Skills

Demonstrated ability to thrive in acclaimed, high-standard restaurant environments.
Passion for culinary excellence and willingness to contribute ideas for seasonal menu changes.

First Cook (Chef de Partie) Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Execute preparation and service from all kitchen stations, maintaining the restaurant’s exacting standards.
Support a collaborative team to deliver memorable dining experiences for every guest.
Contribute creative input to menu evolution and daily specials.
Uphold safety and cleanliness in all kitchen operations.
Assist in training and developing new team members.
Ensure consistency and quality in every dish, especially during high-volume shifts.

If you are dedicated to culinary craftsmanship and eager to advance within a respected hospitality group, this is the perfect place to build your career.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 168757

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.