Grill Cook at Café Santorini – Pasadena, CA
For more than 33 years, Café Santorini has been one of Pasadena's iconic dining destinations—known for vibrant Mediterranean cuisine, exceptional hospitality, and consistently delivering memorable dining experiences.
We're not looking for someone to simply cook on the grill.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in mastering it.
This is an opportunity to become a key member of a high-volume, chef-driven kitchen where precision, consistency, and teamwork matter every single day.
If you thrive under pressure, respect great ingredients, and believe every steak, chop, burger, and skewer should leave the kitchen perfectly cooked, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Be Responsible For The Grill Station Execution
- Cooking steaks, lamb, chicken, seafood, and other grilled specialties to exact specifications
- Maintaining consistency, speed, and presentation during high-volume service
- Monitoring temperatures and food quality throughout every shift
- Preparing, organizing and cleaning your station for efficient service
Kitchen Operations
- Following recipes and portion standards
- Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards
- Minimizing waste while maximizing product quality
- Communicating effectively with the kitchen team during service
Teamwork
- Supporting fellow line cooks and kitchen staff
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional workstation
- Helping create a positive, high-performance kitchen culture
- Remaining calm and focused during busy services
What We're Looking For
- Experience working a high-volume grill station
- Strong understanding of meat temperatures and proper cooking techniques
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Pride in consistency and attention to detail
- Dependable, punctual, and motivated
Experience with Mediterranean cuisine is a plus, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are just as important.
What Makes This Opportunity Different
At Café Santorini, every station matters.
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership of every plate that leaves the grill
- Understands that consistency creates loyal guests
- Works with urgency without sacrificing quality
- Wants to be part of a professional team that takes pride in its craft
Whether you're an experienced grill cook or an ambitious line cook ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to grow with one of Pasadena's most established restaurants.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Employee Meals and Discounts
How to Apply
Please send:
- Your resume
- A brief introduction about your kitchen experience
- Tell us why you enjoy working the grill and what makes you successful during a busy service
We're interested in more than your experience—we want to know the pride you take in your work.
Café Santorini
Pasadena, CA
More detail about Cafe Santorini, please visit
https://culinaryagents.com/entities/24581-Cafe-Santorini