Pantry Cooks

Pantry Cook

El Gaucho Vancouver

Join the Kitchen at El Gaucho Vancouver

El Gaucho is an iconic Pacific Northwest steakhouse known for tableside service, prime-aged beef, and an unwavering commitment to hospitality. We are seeking an experienced Pantry Cook to bring precision, consistency, and care to our kitchen in Seattle.

In this role, you will own your station and play an integral part in delivering the seamless, elevated experience El Gaucho is known for. If you take pride in clean execution and thrive in a fast-paced fine dining environment — we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Execute service on the pantry station with precision and consistency
• Prepare cold appetizers, salads, desserts, and other pantry items to El Gaucho's standards
• Uphold El Gaucho's standards for food quality, plating, and presentation
• Assist sous chefs with kitchen operations as needed
• Monitor station inventory and communicate needs to management
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitation-compliant workstation
• Support other stations as needed and contribute to a cohesive kitchen team
• Participate in menu development and testing

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of kitchen experience, including fine dining
• Strong command of cold food preparation and presentation
• Composure and efficiency during high-volume service
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Professional appearance and dependable work ethic
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Valid Food Handler's Permit

Compensation & Benefits

• $23-25 Hourly | DOE
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (25+ hours/week)
• 401(k) with employer match (after one year)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family meals and dining discounts
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Closed Sundays and Mondays (except special events)

Base Salary: $23.00

Private Dining Coordinator

Position Summary: Our private dining and events team at El Gaucho Vancouver is dedicated to creating a flawless experience for our guests' most important business and personal moments. We manage multiple events simultaneously and drive sales for the restaurant. Our Event Coordinators work closely with clients to identify their needs and ensure their satisfaction. The ideal candidate for this position is extremely detail oriented and organized with exceptional communication skills, and a passion for hospitality. Roles and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to selling our event space by phone, email and in person, guiding guests through menu planning and other event details, administrative work, and marketing the restaurant through social networking.

Qualifications:

• Computer skills working with Microsoft Office Suite
• 1 to 3 years of restaurant or customer service experience preferred
• Administrative duties involve answering inquiries, client proposals, menu development, contracts, deposits, and account reconciliation
• Positive attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Experience with creating BEOs and Private Dining event contracts
• Experience with Triple Seat or other catering software

Benefits: $24-$27 Hourly | DOE

• Competitive wages
• Growth potential
• Family meals
• Employee dining discount
• Medical (25+ hours/week)
• Dental (25+ hours/week)
• Vision (25+ hours/week)
• Sick Pay
• 401k with employer match (one year of service)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (all employees)

We also value our employees' experience and are closed (without pay) on Sundays and Mondays and certain holidays, except for special engagements.

Base Salary: $24.00