We are searching for an accomplished grill/pit cook to create meals in accordance with customers' preferences. The grill cook's responsibilities include preparing ingredients, informing wait staff when orders are ready, and cleaning the grill after each shift. You should also monitor inventory to ensure that you have sufficient supplies at all times.
To be successful as a grill cook, you should be a skilled multitasker who adheres to food safety codes.

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance - A Robust Group Health Insurance and Dental Insurance is available based on certain eligibility criteria.
Holidays Off - All restaurants are closed during major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Super Bowl Sunday.
Personal Time Off, Sick Leave & Flexible Schedules - We encourage our team members to take regular time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Restaurant Discounts - Hourly employees plus three guests will receive 50% off total food and N/A beverage when you dine in at any Talk of the Town Restaurant. Managers will receive an exclusive dining card to dine each quarter.
Employee Recognition - Employee of the Month program and tenured employee recognition and gifts.
Direct Deposit - Payroll is paid by direct deposit and stubs will be emailed to the employee’s email.
Giving Back – Monthly Round Up for Charity program at all Talk of the Town Restaurants to support local charities in our community.
Family Culture Environment - A family owned and operated company since 1974, it is our goal at Talk of the Town Restaurants to make each employee feel like family!

Grill Cook Responsibilities:

Grilling meat and vegetables.
Checking that ingredients remain fresh and safe for consumption.
Preventing cross-contamination.
Grilling different cuts of meats in accordance with customers' preferences, if applicable.
Ensuring that your workstation remains clean and orderly at all times.
Informing the Manager when equipment is due for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
Tracking inventory to ensure that you always have adequate supplies.

Grill Cook Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience as a cook, preferably with a focus on grilling.
Desire for continuous learning and professional development.
Capacity to stand for long hours.
Thorough knowledge of food safety guidelines.
Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
Level-headed with outstanding interpersonal skills.
Commitment to the production of high-quality outputs and excellent customer service.
Ability to work shifts, over weekends, and on holidays, as required.

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Founded in 1974 by the father and son team of Charley and Ron Woodsby, Talk of the Town Restaurant Group encompasses six restaurants in the Central Florida area, including Charley’s Steak House, FishBones, Texas Cattle Company and Vito’s Chop House. The locally owned, Orlando based company has a long-standing history of success in the restaurant industry. Ron’s son, Clark Woodsby has since joined the company as Executive Vice President to continue three generations of the family's restaurant business.

We are always on the lookout for talented, outgoing and experienced people at all levels of foodservice to join our team in Orlando, Tampa, Kissimmee, Lakeland or Lake Mary. If you’re interested in working with professionals in a lively atmosphere, please fill out an application online or turn in your resume to any restaurant during normal business hours.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

A Robust Group Health Insurance and Dental Insurance is available based on certain eligibility criteria.

Holidays Off

All restaurants are closed during major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Super Bowl Sunday.

Personal Time Off, Sick Leave & Flexible Schedules

We encourage our team members to take regular time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Restaurant Discounts

Hourly employees plus three guests will receive 50% off total food and N/A beverage when you dine in at any Talk of the Town Restaurant. Managers will receive an exclusive dining card to dine each quarter.

Employee Recognition

Employee of the Month program and tenured employee recognition and gifts.

Direct Deposit

Payroll is paid by direct deposit and stubs will be emailed to the employee’s email.

Giving Back

Monthly Round Up for Charity program at all Talk of the Town Restaurants to support local charities in our community.

Family Culture Environment

A family owned and operated company since 1974, it is our goal at Talk of the Town Restaurants to make each employee feel like family!