Line Cook - Fine Dining

Do you love  cooking  with purpose, cooking with  the soul, and pushing the boundaries of fine dining? The Study, a chef-driven restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, is looking for a passionate, detail-obsessed, and flavor-forward Fine Dining Cook to join our culinary team.

At The Study, we don’t just serve food – we tell stories. Inspired by the cultures, travels, and traditions of Chef Tomas Chavarria and chef Madeline Guzman, our kitchen is a playground for technique, terroir, and timeless ingredients reimagined with a bold, modern edge.

Sage Hotel Management is currently seeking an experienced Fine Dining Line Cook at The Study Restaurant, in Alexandria, VA.

At Sage Hotel Management, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We are known amongst our staff, our owners, our guests, and our communities as leaders in our field who are authentic, humble, innovative, and flexible operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.

Sage’s vision is to be recognized by our customers as the best in our business through ensuring a culture that “makes the ordinary extraordinary!” The ideal candidate should champion this culture in every touchpoint of our business from our associates, guests, owners, and communities. The service and courtesy you extend and promote daily will ensure a healthy and productive culture of serving others with excellence.

Apply Today and Let Your Craft Speak

Bring your knives, your curiosity, and your ambition.

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks and ensure proper sanitation levels.

• 🔥 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Collaborating daily with the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to execute an ever-evolving tasting menu
  • Prepping and cooking refined dishes with consistency, finesse, and flavor
  • Working in a clean, organized, and professional environment where mise en place is sacred
  • Embracing modern techniques and plating artistry with discipline and creativity
  • Participating in team tastings, research & development, and seasonal menu updates
  • Upholding the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen etiquette

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Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

• What We’re Looking For:

  • 2+ years experience in fine dining, chef-driven kitchens, or equivalent
  • A strong foundation in classical techniques and contemporary plating
  • Love for local, seasonal ingredients and global influences
  • A calm, positive presence under pressure
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to grow within a progressive culinary team
  • Punctuality, reliability, and pride in your station

  🍷 Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Work in a concept-forward, thoughtfully designed restaurant led by a visionary chef
  • Be part of an intimate team where your voice, ideas, and skills matter
  • Regular training, tastings, and growth opportunities
  • Competitive pay, family meal, and industry perks
  • Located steps from Alexandria’s historic waterfront, in one of the region’s most vibrant culinary communities

Environment

Inside 95% of 8 hours. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100

degrees.

The Study is a proud equal opportunity employer. We believe in nurturing diverse voices in our kitchen and creating a respectful, collaborative environment for all.