Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Join the Culinary Team at Lillian’s | Now Hiring a Line Cook

Thoughtful food. High standards. Strong team. Room to grow.

Lillian’s Petite Market & Eatery is looking for a Line Cook to join Chef Todd Garrigan and our culinary team on Charleston’s West Side.

At Lillian’s, thoughtful food means caring about where ingredients come from, treating them with respect, executing each dish with intention, and sending out food we’re proud to serve. Our cooking is rooted in the ingredients, traditions, and people around us, and we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of what we’re building.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a cook who takes pride in their work, cares about the details, respects the ingredients, and understands that a great kitchen depends on the entire team.

You don’t need to know everything on day one. A good attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team are our top priorities.

Our standards are high and consistency matters. We also believe in teaching people, developing talent, and creating opportunities for team members who want to grow.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Prepare and execute dishes according to recipes, portions, and plating standards

Maintain your mise en place and come prepared for service

Work with urgency, organization, and attention to detail

Treat ingredients with care and respect

Communicate and work collaboratively with the entire culinary team

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe station

Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times

Help ensure that every plate leaving the kitchen meets Lillian’s standards

Jump in where needed—we succeed as a team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Previous professional kitchen experience preferred

A great attitude and strong work ethic

Reliability and professionalism

Attention to detail and consistency

Ability to stay focused and composed during busy services

A genuine desire to learn and improve

Teamwork is a must

Evening, weekend, and holiday availability

An interest in ingredients, technique, and becoming a stronger cook

WHY LILLIAN’S?

Lillian’s is a neighborhood gathering place—a market, coffee shop, and restaurant where our community can stop in for coffee or breakfast, meet a friend for lunch or brunch, settle in for dinner, or simply discover something new.

In the kitchen, we take the same approach to hospitality that we do in the dining room: care about what you’re doing, care about the people around you, and take pride in the experience you’re helping create.

We want people who are interested in more than simply working a station. We want people who are curious, want to learn, take ownership of their work, and are excited about becoming better at what they do.

Join our team and grow with us.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive pay based on experience

Employee discounts

A professional, team-focused kitchen

Hands-on learning and culinary development

Opportunities to take on additional responsibility and grow within the restaurant

The chance to work alongside Chef Todd and an experienced culinary team

A locally owned restaurant where your contribution matters

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you show up ready to work, bring a good attitude, care about the food you put on the plate, support the people working beside you, and want to become a better cook, we’d love to meet you.

Come cook with us, learn with us, and grow with Lillian’s.

Apply today to join Chef Todd and the Lillian’s culinary team.