Great meals and good stories satisfy. Each independent restaurant concept we create revolves around its own story — our team lends decades of experience to making sure of it, from the cuisine and cocktails to carefully curated interiors. Thoughtful service, provisions with a point of view and endless attention to detail invite every guest to sit back, share a story of their own, and savor the magic of a well-crafted culinary experience.

Our Hank's Seafood brings the finest low county seafood experience to Columbus.

At Hank's, our culinary experiences are rooted in creativity, quality, and thoughtful execution. The Line Cook plays a key role in bringing the restaurant’s concept to life—preparing and executing dishes with precision, consistency, and attention to detail.

This role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional food experiences.

Requested Tasks:

Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, specifications, and presentation standards
Execute food production in a timely manner during service periods
Maintain consistency in quality, portioning, and plating of all dishes
Set up and maintain assigned workstation with proper mise en place
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment
Assist with prep work, inventory organization, and storage as needed
Communicate effectively with kitchen team members to ensure smooth service
Perform quality checks on dishes before they are served
Support team members and contribute to a positive kitchen environment

Requested Capabilities:

Prior experience as a Line Cook, preferably in a high-volume or upscale restaurant
Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen operations
Understanding of food safety and sanitation standard
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to follow recipes and execute consistently
Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to stand and work for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks
Ability to safely use kitchen equipment, tools, and knives

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

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