Top of the Market, a San Diego fine dining institution, is looking for exceptional line cooks to join our exhibition-style kitchen.

At Top of the Market, our line cooks are part of the guest experience. Our exhibition style kitchen is located front and center in our dining room, with a counter where guests can watch our cooks work and interact with them while they prepare our signature seafood dishes.

We Provide the Following:

• Growth Opportunities
• Great training and commitment to promotions from within!
• Teamwork
• Generous Dining Discount
• Professionalism
• Productive Environment
• Strong company culture
• Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!

Essential Job Duties:

• Preparing high quality food items to order for our guests
• Following recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guests' expectations
• Coordinating food orders to support timely and efficient delivery to each table
• Ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards to ensure guest safety
• Meeting special guest requests while ensuring Uncompromised Quality

Qualifications: 

• 1-2 years’ experience as a line cook or prep cook; fine dining experience preferred, but not required
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and most holidays
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures
• Possess strong knife skills and be able to operate basic kitchen equipment
• Communicates effectively
• California Food Handler’s Card or ability to get one within 30 days of employment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Keen attention to detail 
• Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours in a day
• Ability to lift 50 pounds  
• Ability to bend, stoop, and raise arms above head on occasion
• MUST be available to work evenings

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The Fish Market reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive pay + Tips

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits if Full-Time

50% Discount on meals in The Fish Market

About Us:

The Fish Market Restaurants, Inc. serves only the freshest catches from waters near, far and everywhere in between. Seafood is our passion, freshness is our mission, and quality is our commitment. Perched atop The Fish Market in San Diego, Top of the Market floats above the bustle with an intimate ambiance, exhibition-style cooking, memory-making views, and–of course–our signature quality seafood.

The Fish Market Restaurants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COVID-19 considerations:

The Fish Market complies with current CalOSHA Emergency Temporary Standards and guidance from the State of California Department of Public Health.