SCHLESINGER’S STEAKHOUSE IS HIRING — EXPERIENCED SAUTÉ COOK

RELIABLE. SKILLED. CONSISTENT. WE WANT YOU ON OUR LINE.

Do you take pride in being the cook your team can count on?

Schlesinger’s Steakhouse is looking for an experienced, dependable Sauté Cook who knows how to run a station, stay organized, and consistently execute great food in a busy professional kitchen.

We’re not just looking for someone with experience — we’re looking for someone who shows up, comes prepared, works hard, and takes ownership of their station.

As Newport News’ premier chophouse, Schlesinger’s is known for quality steaks, fresh seafood, and high standards of food and service. If you’re serious about your craft and want to work with a professional culinary team, we want to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Take ownership of your sauté station from prep through closing
• Keep your station prepped, stocked, clean, and ready for service
• Prepare steaks, seafood, sauces, and other menu items to established standards
• Execute dishes with speed, consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Manage multiple tickets and priorities during high-volume service
• Maintain proper temperatures, portions, cooking techniques, and presentation
• Stay ahead of prep and anticipate what your station will need
• Communicate clearly with chefs and fellow kitchen staff
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area throughout service
• Assist with breakdown, closing, and other kitchen duties
• Step up and help the team when and where needed

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has professional line-cook experience — required
• Has experience working a sauté station in a busy kitchen
• Has a delicate hand with seafood and steak
• Has strong knife skills and solid professional cooking techniques
• Can confidently manage a station during a busy service
• Understands timing, organization, urgency, and consistency
• Is dependable and takes their schedule seriously
• Shows up on time, prepared, and ready to work
• Takes pride in quality, cleanliness, and attention to detail
• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a team
• Has steakhouse, upscale casual, or high-volume restaurant experience preferred
• Is available for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• TAKES INITIATIVE AND SOLVES PROBLEMS

WHY SCHLESINGER’S?

Competitive pay based on experience

Free employee meal every shift

Employee dining discounts

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Professional, respectful kitchen environment

Experienced culinary team

Established restaurant with a loyal guest following

WE NEED SOMEONE WE CAN COUNT ON.

Great cooks are important. Reliable great cooks are invaluable.

If you’re experienced, dependable, organized, and take genuine pride in your work, we want you on our team.

Show up. Work hard. Own your station. Put out great food.

Apply today and join the culinary team at Schlesinger’s Steakhouse.

Schlesinger’s Steakhouse — Port Warwick, Newport News, VA

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday
• Holidays

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount