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Line Cook

The Social American Tavern

611 N Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Restaurant
Managed By Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown
Compensation: $16.00 to $19.00 per hour, Full-Time
Afternoon/Nights

What's in it for you…

  • Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
  • Paid time off available from DAY 1!
  • Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
  • 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
  • Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
  • Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job…

Line cooks are essential to delivering a high-quality, consistent guest dining experience.  Working with guidance from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, Line Cooks execute food preparation and presentation methods to create Instagram-worthy food presentations.  The primary role of a Line Cook is to practice all safe food-handling methods, accurately and consistently prepare food, adapt to guest requests for modifications, and work quickly and efficiently to meet service time expectations.

What you’ll be doing…

  • Prepare food of consistently high quality by following recipes and special instructions while upholding portion and production standards.
  • Follow all food safety standards by date marking, proper product rotation, and proper temperature and time holding.
  • Initiate preparation of food items based on anticipated needs.
  • Properly store all food products during and after use.
  • Assist in food control standards to reduce waste.
  • Operate food preparation equipment such as fryers, broilers, stoves, steamers, food processors, mixers, slicers, ovens, steam tables, tilt kettles, waffle irons, flat-top grills, etc.
  • Clean and maintain all equipment and general working environment.
  • Contribute as a team member by reporting to work as scheduled, learning and refining processes and procedures, and supporting others as they learn.
  • Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements…

Experience & Education: 

  • 1+ years of culinary experience
  • High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

  • 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
  • Reach, bend, stoop, and pivot frequently through workday
  • Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 50 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted February 25, 2026

About The Social American Tavern

An Upscale Restaurant In The Heart Of Milwaukee

Famous for reflecting Wisconsin's strong heritage of family-owned small farms, The Social American Tavern offers locally inspired American food prepared with sustainable ingredients obtained from within a 200-mile radius. Traditional Wisconsin ingredients are given a modern touch by adding creative flavor combinations.

The Social American Tavern is a traditional American diner located in the heart of Milwaukee, making it easily accessible for all our guests. We serve delicious food in a unique, inviting, and family-friendly setting.

About Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

Modern Service with Historic Charm in Downtown Milwaukee

Unwind at Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown, located within the historic and iconic Loyalty building on north Broadway. Set in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, our hotel is 10 miles from Mitchell International airport and within walking distance of almost all major Milwaukee attractions. U.S. Cellular Arena and the Frontier Airlines Convention Center are just minutes from our hotel.

Discover Pier Wisconsin Discovery World Center Science Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Lakeshore State Park at the Lake Michigan Lakefront. Enjoy shopping and browse the quaint shops, art galleries and tasty dining options nestled between Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River.

Relax in an inviting guest room with a microwave and refrigerator. Sleep in a Serta Sleep System® bed and wake up to a cooked-to-order breakfast. Snack on treats from the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® or savor delicious American cuisine from The Garden Grill.

With 7,800 sq. ft. of meeting space, this Milwaukee hotel offers the perfect setting for your business conference or special event. Catch up with work in the 24-hour business center and benefit from complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Our modern fitness center offers the latest exercise equipment so you can stay fit while you travel.

About First Hospitality

ABOUT FIRST HOSPITALITY 

At First Hospitality, our mission is to care for you on our journey together.

Founded in 1985, First Hospitality has curated a forward-thinking reputation. Successfully investing and managing hotels throughout the country, our passion for harnessing data to plan ahead means we don’t just follow industry trends, we create them.  This means creating value for our investors, opportunity for our employees, comfort for our guests, and trust for our partners.

First Hospitality is focused on achieving together through integrity, caring service, leadership, ownership, teamwork, full living, and inclusivity and social good.  We're thrilled for all we've achieved and believe we're still building our legacy of success.

JOIN THE TEAM!

First Hospitality believes we do better when you do better.  That's why we're committed to helping you build a future through comprehensive training and extensive career development opportunities.  We provide all employees with competitive wages, benefit enrollment options from the first day of employment, paid time off from the first hour worked, holiday pay, 401(k) retirement savings, and more!

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