Line Cook 1 / Commis Chef Job at Copper Vine, New Orleans, LA

  • Copper Vine
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

“Welcome to Copper Vine.

Housed in the storied building that was once home to Maylie's — one of New Orleans' oldest restaurants — Copper Vine is a food and wine-fueled contemporary American Restaurant & Inn in the heart of the Central Business District.

Since opening in 2018, Copper Vine has honored over a century of history while building something entirely its own.  With a newly opened Inn, upstairs private dining & event spaces, a restored 132-year-old bar, and a curated food & beverage program spanning Brunch, Happy Hour, and dinner service, Copper Vine brings together every element of hospitality to its high-volume restaurant and luxurious Inn in the heart of downtown, New Orleans.

If you're passionate about hospitality, inspired by a thoughtful culinary program, and energized by the opportunity to continue to grow something special, we'd love to meet you.”

We’re here to add something unique to the social landscape of New Orleans.

Our presentation may be casual, but our standards are HIGH–not only for what we serve, but also for our team. As a company, we strive to be the finest and most innovative in the hospitality industry.

How will we achieve this?

By hiring the right people for the right position and giving them the tools to succeed in the best city in America.

Brechtel Hospitality offers outstanding career opportunities for talented, highly motivated individuals with an eye for detail and an appreciation for the exceptional quality and level of service we deliver. Each of our concepts offer a fast paced and dynamic environment for individuals to shine.

More than just an equal opportunity employer, Brechtel Hospitality enthusiastically celebrates the powerful and profound diversity of our team. We believe that talent, drive and experience are the only relevant criterion for considering new team members.

Line Cook 1 / Commis Chef  

Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt 

Typical Experience: 0–2 years 

Reports To: Sous Chef or Chef de Tournant 

Primary Focus: Learn kitchen fundamentals, basic prep, sanitation, and how to successfully work 1–2 stations. 

Core Responsibilities:  

  • Assists all kitchen stations and supports daily operations 

  • Learns and supports 1–2 stations under supervision 

  • Receives and organizes deliveries and storage shelves 

  • Follows FIFO, labeling, dating, and organization systems 

  • Assists with basic prep, station setup, stocking, and cleaning 

  • Helps restock towels, paper goods, labels, and line supplies 

  • Supports line sweeps, trash runs, and walk-in organization 

  • Shadows experienced cooks to learn station standards and service flow 

  • Owns one small responsibility within the kitchen 

Growth Path: Cook 1 / Commis → Cook 2 / Prep Cook 

To move into the next role, the employee should: 

  • Independently work 1–2 stations with minimal supervision 

  • Demonstrate recipe adherence, cleanliness, and urgency 

  • Identify needs before being asked 

  • Take ownership of one small section, checklist, or area 

  • Begin helping newer team members and supporting the shift 

Evaluation Focus:  

  • Speed & Efficiency 

  • Recipe Adherence 

  • Sanitation 

  • Communication with Team Members 

  • Adaptability 

  • Taking Initiative


Included Benefits:

  • 401K  and Insurance Available

  • Daily Staff Meal

  • Flexible Scheduling

  • Dine-in Discounts throughout Brechtel Hospitality concepts 

  • Cleary defined Career Growth Path

 

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Casual work, Flexible hours, Shift work

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