Line Cook at Kyma - West Palm Beach

Kyma Terrazza –  HIRING Line Cook (Cold Kitchen / Garde Manger)

Join the Rooftop Culinary Team in Downtown West Palm Beach

Kyma Terrazza is West Palm Beach’s newest rooftop destination—where Mediterranean flavors meet world-class seafood and sushi in a high-energy, stylish atmosphere. We are building an exceptional opening team and are seeking Line Cooks for the Cold Kitchen / Garde Manger station who bring creativity, precision, and passion for presentation.

At Kyma Terrazza, the cold kitchen is not just about preparation—it is the stage where artistry, detail, and flavor come together to set the tone for the dining experience. Every plate leaving this station must reflect freshness, elegance, and balance.

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for cold-kitchen artistry, from raw bar,crudos to composed salads and ceviches.
• A strong eye for detail and plating presentation.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Commitment to consistency, quality, and hospitality.

Job Description

As a Cold Kitchen / Garde Manger Line Cook, you will be responsible for setting up and maintaining your station with precision, ensuring all mise en place, sauces, dressings, and garnishes are ready for service. You will execute dishes such crudos, ceviches, composed salads, and raw bar specialties, and desserts. Maintaining exact standards for freshness, flavor, and presentation.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to coordinate plating, balance flavors, and ensure timing with other kitchen stations / sushi cook. Cleanliness, organization, and efficiency are key.

This is a flexible position with full availability required on weekends, holidays, and nights.

Essential Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of experience in garde manger, cold kitchen, or sushi bar environments.
• Knowledge of cold preparation techniques: slicing, marinating, dressing, and plating.
• Strong knife skills, especially for crudo and vegetable cuts.
• Knowledge of seafood handling, storage, and freshness standards.
• Understanding of dressings, emulsions, and garnishing techniques.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume service.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written).

Essential Skills

• Meticulous attention to detail with a passion for presentation and balance of flavor.
• Ability to prepare and plate dishes with speed, accuracy, and elegance.
• Strong organizational skills to manage mise en place and service flow.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift approximately 40–50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull at least 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform reaching, stooping, and crouching motions repeatedly.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the grand opening team of a high-profile rooftop concept.
• Work with premium seafood and fresh Mediterranean ingredients.
• Showcase your plating artistry in a luxury dining environment.
• Opportunity for growth within the Kyma hospitality family.
• A collaborative, detail-driven team environment.