Culinary Team Member Jobs

Established award-winning restaurant group in Charleston, SC is interviewing for a range of culinary team positions, including line cooks, at The Ordinary Seafood & Oyster Hall. Compensation starts at $19+ (BOE). As a member of the culinary team at The Ordinary, you will be educated and trained on all the stations dedicated to service as well as kitchen production. For example: poissonnier, expo, garde marger, raw bar, 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 reply to this ad with your resume, or stop by The Ordinary at 544 King Street, Wednesday-Sunday 12:00pm-3:00pm.

Opened in 2012 by the team behind FIG, The Ordinary was born out of a passion and commitment to celebrate the bounty of our local and regional waterways, and the people tending to them. Recognized as Finalist for Best New Restaurant in America by the James Beard Foundation, our menu embraces the nose-to-tail approach to create a dining experience that utilizes every ounce of fish.

What we expect from you: GREAT ATTITUDE

• Commitment to on-going education and growth
• Ability to communicate effectively, give clear direction, and take feedback
• 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
• Genuine respect for your craft and love for the profession and hospitality
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, food handling and sanitation requirements
• Self-motivated and highly organized with precise attention to detail

What you can expect from us:

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

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:

$19 + (BOE)

Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits plans including health insurance with 50% company contribution, dental, vision and life insurance
• Incentive programs
• Closed for major holidays
• Dining discounts
• Currently closed two days a week (Monday and Tuesday) More detail about THE ORDINARY part of Food Is Good Hospitality
• Free daily family meal