Culinary Team Member

Established award-winning restaurant group in Charleston, SC is interviewing for a range of culinary team positions, including line cooks, at its flagship restaurant - FIG.

Compensation starts at $20+ (BOE). As a member of the culinary team at FIG, you will be educated and trained on all the stations dedicated to service as well as kitchen production.

For example : poissonnier, expo, garde marger, butchery, pasta making and pastry. Hourly wage increases as you progress through the kitchen.

Experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate. To apply please apply here with your resume, or stop by FIG at 232 Meeting Street, Tuesday-Saturday 12 : 00pm-3 : 00pm.

FIG, Founded in 2003 by Chef / Owner Mike Lata and partner Adam Nemirow, is credited with championing the local food movement in Charleston.

We are committed to our family of purveyors whose products are the driving force and inspiration for our work. Paying respect to their efforts and traditions is essential to our mission.

Once a humble corner bistro, FIG has since garnered three James Beard Foundation Awards becoming one of the top dining destinations in the Southeast.

What we expect from you : GREAT ATTITUDE

• Genuine respect for your craft and love for the profession and hospitality
• Commitment to on-going education and growth
• Strive to exceed the expectations of our guests nightly
• Passion for a community and culture that supports sustainability and a local network of purveyors
• Professional, polished, dependable, and focused
• Ability to communicate effectively, give clear direction, and take feedback
• Self-motivated and highly organized with precise attention to detail
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements

What you can expect from us :

• Independently owned and operated with hands-on approach
• A positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• Stability and strong communication
• A professional and respectful culture surrounded by a talented team.
• Genuine enthusiasm for sustainability and community
• Ongoing mentorship to hone your craft and become versed in market-driven seasonal produce and seafood
• Hands on learning with the best ingredients our region has to offer
• Robust training program for butchery and preparation techniques for seafood specific to the Southeast region
• A connection to the coastal foodways of South Carolina
• Upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Overtime opportunities

Accolades :

JBF Best Chef Southeast (2009) - Chef Mike Lata, FIG Restaurant

JBF Best Chef Southeast (2015) - Chef Jason Stanhope, FIG Restaurant

JBF Outstanding Wine Program (2018) - FIG Restaurant

JBF Outstanding Restaurant Finalist (2019 & 2020) - FIG Restaurant

JBF Outstanding Chef Semi-finalist (2017 & 2018) - Chef Mike Lata

JBF Best New Restaurant Finalist (2013) - The Ordinary

Best New Restaurant GQ, Esquire, Bon Appetit (2013) - The Ordinary

Slow Food Legend Award - Chef Mike Lata

Eater National 38 - FIG Restaurant

GoodFood 100 (6 rings) - FIG & The Ordinary

Compensation : $20 + (BOE)

$20 + (BOE)

Perks & Benefits :

• Incentive programs
• Comprehensive benefits plans including health insurance with 50% company contribution, dental, vision and life insurance
• Dining discounts
• Free daily family meal
• Closed for major holidays
• Currently closed two days a week (Sunday and Monday)
8 days ago