The St. James
Vim & Victor Line Cook, Springfield
Flagship - Springfield, VA
Part-Time
About Us The St. James is a premier sports, wellness, and entertainment brand, empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450,000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield, VA, offers a unique combination of world‑class sports venues, elite training spaces, recovery amenities, and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield, VA, and Bethesda, MD, providing signature group classes, customized performance training, recovery, and high‑performance programming in convenient club settings. From comprehensive training to family‑friendly fun, lifestyle events, and sporting experiences, The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.
Our People & Culture At The St. James, we are in the business of human development. Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiences—experiences that engage, inspire, and delight—depends on our ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence, who are proactive and action‑oriented, and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth, we want you to be part of our team.
Job Description The primary function of a Cook is to prepare high‑quality food. The Cook is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of made‑to‑order food and accurate preparation and plating of food items based on brand specs and BEOs. The Cook will have sound technical skills in all areas described in the performance objectives below. The Cook will be an integral part of the team with a common goal of providing exemplary products and services for the guests, adhering to the brand concept and exceeding the standards of the owner and the brand. In short, the Cook will help lead The St. James BOH team to be the penultimate example of greatness in products and services on the property.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensure products are consistent with company and brand quality standards.
Responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of food quality.
Interact with guests in the most diplomatic manner.
Comply at all times with The St. James standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
Follow Occupational Health & Safety regulations & ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
Keep production of food at an adequate level, avoiding excessive leftovers and waste.
Maintain cleanliness and food safety by adhering to health, sanitation, and food safety laws and standards.
Have solid knowledge and timely skills of various knife‑cutting techniques, such as cutting, dicing, and slicing. Refined skill set in garnishes.
Have solid knowledge of meat identification and cookery, i.e., various cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and corresponding cooking techniques, such as braising, grilling, roasting, pan frying, sautéing.
Accurate knowledge of cooking temperatures for degrees of doneness—rare to well done.
Strong knowledge of food safety with critical control temperatures, danger zones, cross‑contamination, sanitization, food‑borne illness, toxins and chemical poisoning.
Responsible for adhering to brand standards of The St. James.
Maintain refrigerators and kitchen clean, organized with all food items labeled and dated to facilitate the necessary production to achieve company goals.
Other duties as required by the Food & Beverage Director and/or the Leadership teams of The St. James for the successful operation of the restaurant.
Support the safety of all members, guests and employees.
Qualifications
A high school diploma and at least two years of experience cooking in a hotel, cruise ship, or restaurant; or a two‑year college degree and one year of related experience, or a culinary degree.
Familiarity with and the ability to utilize kitchen cutlery, automatic slicers, buffalo chopper, blenders, band saw, meat grinder, gas‑fired cooking equipment, steam kettles, electric griddles, deep‑fat fryers, ovens, till fryers, toaster, scales, can openers, Carter‑Hoffmann and other culinary tools.
Managing communication skills in English; second language is an asset.
Must be flexible in terms of working hours, including work long hours.
High‑volume experience preferred.
Certification in Food Safety strongly desired.
Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, must be physically fit in order to lift, pull and push items up to 50 pounds. Also requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.
Knowledgeable of safety training, procedures and best practices used throughout the sports and wellness industry.
Get to Know Us Better www.thestjames.com
https://www.thestjames.com/stj-sports
www.thestjames.com/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.
The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran.
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Part-Time
About Us The St. James is a premier sports, wellness, and entertainment brand, empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450,000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield, VA, offers a unique combination of world‑class sports venues, elite training spaces, recovery amenities, and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield, VA, and Bethesda, MD, providing signature group classes, customized performance training, recovery, and high‑performance programming in convenient club settings. From comprehensive training to family‑friendly fun, lifestyle events, and sporting experiences, The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.
Our People & Culture At The St. James, we are in the business of human development. Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiences—experiences that engage, inspire, and delight—depends on our ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence, who are proactive and action‑oriented, and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth, we want you to be part of our team.
Job Description The primary function of a Cook is to prepare high‑quality food. The Cook is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of made‑to‑order food and accurate preparation and plating of food items based on brand specs and BEOs. The Cook will have sound technical skills in all areas described in the performance objectives below. The Cook will be an integral part of the team with a common goal of providing exemplary products and services for the guests, adhering to the brand concept and exceeding the standards of the owner and the brand. In short, the Cook will help lead The St. James BOH team to be the penultimate example of greatness in products and services on the property.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain fast, accurate service, positive guest relations, and ensure products are consistent with company and brand quality standards.
Responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of food quality.
Interact with guests in the most diplomatic manner.
Comply at all times with The St. James standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
Follow Occupational Health & Safety regulations & ensure equipment and kitchen cleanliness.
Keep production of food at an adequate level, avoiding excessive leftovers and waste.
Maintain cleanliness and food safety by adhering to health, sanitation, and food safety laws and standards.
Have solid knowledge and timely skills of various knife‑cutting techniques, such as cutting, dicing, and slicing. Refined skill set in garnishes.
Have solid knowledge of meat identification and cookery, i.e., various cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry and corresponding cooking techniques, such as braising, grilling, roasting, pan frying, sautéing.
Accurate knowledge of cooking temperatures for degrees of doneness—rare to well done.
Strong knowledge of food safety with critical control temperatures, danger zones, cross‑contamination, sanitization, food‑borne illness, toxins and chemical poisoning.
Responsible for adhering to brand standards of The St. James.
Maintain refrigerators and kitchen clean, organized with all food items labeled and dated to facilitate the necessary production to achieve company goals.
Other duties as required by the Food & Beverage Director and/or the Leadership teams of The St. James for the successful operation of the restaurant.
Support the safety of all members, guests and employees.
Qualifications
A high school diploma and at least two years of experience cooking in a hotel, cruise ship, or restaurant; or a two‑year college degree and one year of related experience, or a culinary degree.
Familiarity with and the ability to utilize kitchen cutlery, automatic slicers, buffalo chopper, blenders, band saw, meat grinder, gas‑fired cooking equipment, steam kettles, electric griddles, deep‑fat fryers, ovens, till fryers, toaster, scales, can openers, Carter‑Hoffmann and other culinary tools.
Managing communication skills in English; second language is an asset.
Must be flexible in terms of working hours, including work long hours.
High‑volume experience preferred.
Certification in Food Safety strongly desired.
Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, must be physically fit in order to lift, pull and push items up to 50 pounds. Also requires standing/walking/reaching and bending throughout shift.
Knowledgeable of safety training, procedures and best practices used throughout the sports and wellness industry.
Get to Know Us Better www.thestjames.com
https://www.thestjames.com/stj-sports
www.thestjames.com/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.
The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran.
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