Culinary Team Member Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen Des Moines, IA Job Details Part-time From $18 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Food production Pre-cooking preparation Teamwork Stocking Kitchen stations Full Job Description Culinary Team Member — Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen Albert-Marquis Hospitality Group Overview Hugo's Wood-Fired Kitchen is looking for driven, dependable, and detail-oriented culinary professionals to join our growing team. Hugo's is a chef-driven, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant centered around our wood-fired kitchen, scratch-made food, seasonal ingredients, and genuine hospitality. From hand-stretched pizzas coming out of our wood-burning oven to composed entrées, shareable plates, sauces, and seasonal features, our culinary team plays an essential role in the experience we create for every guest. As our culinary team continues to grow and evolve, we're looking for people who are passionate about food, eager to learn, and committed to doing things the right way. You don't need to know everything on day one—but you do need to care about your work, your teammates, and the food you put on the plate. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced kitchen and take pride in being part of a strong team, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Execute menu items with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail. Support daily mise en place, including preparing produce, proteins, sauces, dressings, garnishes, and other components. Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and efficient workstation before, during, and after service. Safely and confidently operate kitchen equipment, knives, and tools according to training and established standards. Work collaboratively with chefs, fellow culinary team members, and the front-of-house team to deliver smooth and timely service. Uphold food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and product-rotation standards. Cross-train throughout the kitchen, including prep, hot-line stations, and our wood-burning oven. Learn and execute new menu items, seasonal features, and specials as our menu continues to evolve. Assist with in-house and off-site catering, private events, and special dinners as needed. Support the training and onboarding of new team members by sharing knowledge, reinforcing standards, and contributing to a positive kitchen culture. Take ownership of your station and contribute wherever needed to help the entire team succeed. What You Bring Previous experience in a professional kitchen or food-service environment is preferred. Foundational culinary skills, including safe knife handling, proper food preparation, sanitation, and organization. The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. A team-first mentality and willingness to communicate, help others, and accept feedback. Curiosity and a willingness to learn new ingredients, techniques, recipes, and systems. The ability to take direction while also developing greater independence and ownership of your station. Experience with high-volume service, scratch cooking, wood-fired ovens, or catering is a plus, but not required. Our Kitchen Culture At Hugo's, we believe great kitchens are built on more than culinary skill. We expect professionalism, accountability, humility, communication, and respect for the people working beside you. Our culinary leaders are here to teach, mentor, and set clear standards—and we expect every member of the team to contribute to that same culture. We believe in asking questions, sharing knowledge, accepting feedback, taking ownership when something goes wrong, and constantly looking for ways to get better. There is no room for egos, yelling, disrespect, or tearing down another member of the team. We work hard, we hold ourselves to high standards, and we support one another through busy services and challenging days. Why Join Us Hugo's is entering an exciting next chapter. Our culinary team brings together experienced chefs and hospitality professionals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and strengths—all working together under one roof. It's an opportunity to learn from experienced culinary leaders while helping shape what Hugo's becomes next. Whether your goal is to become stronger on the line, learn the wood-fired oven, expand your culinary knowledge, or eventually move into leadership, we want to provide opportunities for people who demonstrate the drive and commitment to grow. At Albert-Marquis Hospitality Group, we value craftsmanship, consistency, hospitality, and the people who make our restaurants possible. Your work matters here, and hospitality begins long before a plate reaches the dining room. If you're passionate about food, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a culinary team committed to learning, growth, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Des Moines, IA 50311 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Des Moines, IA 50311: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person