Cobalt Smoke and Sea is seeking a skilled and dedicated Line Cook to join our vibrant restaurant team. This entry-level position requires a minimum of one year of cooking experience and basic knife skills. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality dishes that meet our restaurant’s standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and contributing to our overall growth.

**Schedule:** Tuesday to Saturday, 2 PM - Close (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Station Setup: Ensure your station is properly set up and stocked with necessary ingredients and equipment before service begins.
- Food Preparation: Prepare components of each dish on the menu, including chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces as instructed.
- Collaboration: Report directly to the Executive Chef and follow instructions to ensure a cohesive kitchen operation.
- Sanitation Standards: Maintain health and safety standards in food preparation and storage areas, ensuring cleanliness and proper sanitation at all times.
- Closing Procedures: Adhere to proper closing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Inventory Management: Assist in stocking inventory and supplies as needed to ensure a smooth workflow.
- Cooking Support: Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to cook and present menu items efficiently and effectively.

 **Requirements:**
- **Experience:** Minimum of one year in a cooking position within a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Skills: Basic knife skills and an understanding of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.
- Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Organization: Strong organizational skills with an aptitude for multi-tasking and handling simultaneous kitchen tasks.
- Team Player: Ability to work cooperatively and efficiently within a team-oriented atmosphere.

**Compensation:**
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience - $20-$22/hour

Cobalt Smoke and Sea is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about food, teamwork, and providing exceptional dining experiences, we invite you to apply and join our culinary family!

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to logan@cobaltsmokesea.com.

We are looking for a dedicated, organized dishwasher who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast paced culinary environment. The Dishwasher's duties include washing soiled plates and flatware, and all other dirty dishes to keep the kitchen cleaned and organized. They may also restock items, unload delivery trucks, help prepare cook stations, clean appliances and machines, empty and clean trash receptacles, and other duties, as needed. To be successful as a Dishwasher, you should be a committed, communicative team player with excellent time management skills. You should be able to prioritize tasks in a busy setting and adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures.

Dishwasher Responsibilities: Ensuring the availability of clean dishes by washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware. Cleaning machines and appliances used in the kitchen, such as coffee makers, pots, and pans, mixers, etc. Unloading and storing deliveries. Sweeping and mopping floors, especially in the event that items are broken or spilled. Taking out the trash and rinsing garbage cans. Supporting other restaurant staff members by assisting with other tasks, as needed. Reporting kitchen accidents or violations of food safety codes and procedures.

Dishwasher Requirements: Minimal work experience. Strong problem solving and communication skills. Exceptional time management skills. Ability to stand or walk for 8-hour shifts and lift at least 20 pounds. Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.

We’re looking for servers who can own their section, know the food and drinks, and make every table feel like they chose the right place.

*Job specifications:
- Provide polished, warm table service in the dining room and on the patio.
- Learn and sell the seasonal menu, specials, and pairings (food, wine, cocktails, whiskey).
- Take accurate orders, run food and drinks, check back, and handle payments.
- Work with the bar, kitchen, and host stand so service stays smooth even when we’re busy.
- Help with side work, resets, and keeping the floor guest-ready.

*Job Requirements:
- 18 or older (Missouri law allows 18+ to serve alcohol tableside in a restaurant where food is a majority of sales; mixing or serving across the bar requires 21).
- Prior serving experience in full-service dining. Fine-casual, seafood, or wine-forward restaurants are a plus.
- Comfort talking about food and drinks and making thoughtful recommendations.
- Reliability, a calm presence under pressure, and genuine hospitality.
- Ability to work Tuesday–Saturday evenings (we’re closed Sunday and Monday). Shifts typically cover dinner service; some overlap with happy hour.
- Ability to stand for long periods, carry trays, and move through a busy dining room and patio.

*Why people want to work here
- A changing seasonal menu instead of the same plates every night.
- A beautiful, distinctive room and patio—guests remember the space, and so will you.
- Closed Sundays and Mondays.
- Competitive hourly wage plus tips
- Convenient West County location with parking.

If you like knowing your tables, selling a dish you’re proud of, and working in a place that doesn’t feel like every other restaurant on Olive, we’d like to hear from you.

**To apply:** Email your resume and a short note about why Cobalt to logan@cobaltsmokesea.com, or stop by during non-peak hours and ask to talk to one of the managers. Mention this posting.

Cobalt Smoke & Sea is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire based on ability and fit.

We’re hiring a bartender who can own the bar during dinner and happy hour, make guests feel like they’re somewhere special, and keep the energy high without sacrificing precision.

Job specifications:
- Mix and serve craft cocktails, classics, whiskey pours, wine, and beer to bar guests and the dining room.
- Know (or quickly learn) our seasonal drink list, whiskey selection, and pairings with the food.
- Handle POS, cash, and cards; keep the bar stocked, clean, and organized; help with inventory and prep.
- Create a warm, professional experience at the bar and on the patio—great conversation, timely service, and the kind of hospitality that turns first-timers into regulars.

Requirements:
- 21 or older (Missouri law: you must be 21 to mix or serve across the bar).
- Prior bartending experience, ideally in a cocktail-focused or full-service restaurant. Whiskey knowledge and comfort with a changing seasonal list are big pluses.
- Strong guest skills, reliability, and the ability to stay calm and accurate when it’s busy.
- Ability to work Tuesday–Saturday evenings (we’re closed Sunday and Monday). Shifts typically cover happy hour (Tue–Fri 3–5 pm) through close.
- Physical stamina for a busy bar: standing, moving cases, and working on your feet.

If you take pride in a well-made drink, remember regulars’ names, and want to work in a place that feels different from every other restaurant on Olive, we’d like to meet you.

**To apply:** Email your resume and a short note about why Cobalt to logan@cobaltsmokesea.com, or stop by during non-peak hours and ask to talk to us. Mention this posting.

Cobalt Smoke & Sea is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire based on ability and fit, not on anything else.