As a Line and Prep Chef at The Seeker Restaurant, you'll be at the heart of our culinary journey, where modern Texas cuisine meets warm hospitality. You'll play an important role in cooking consistent dishes our guests enjoy, working alongside a passionate team dedicated to culinary excellence. We value your skill, and we’re committed to helping you grow your culinary career. As hospitality professionals, we expect to hold each other and ourselves to high standards.

We're searching for someone who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. You'll bring your culinary expertise and enthusiasm to our kitchen, ensuring each dish reflects our dedication to quality and creativity. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and positive workplace that fuels your professional and personal growth.

We don't just consider ourselves a restaurant and bar; we offer an upscale boutique hotel experience, and everyone must be committed to being part of the whole team that consistently delivers on all aspects of the property.

Food! Beverage! Rooms! Hospitality!

• With an "own it" mentality, we expect you to come in and be proactive about setting your station, doing prep, and cleaning.

• Following proper food safety procedures.

• Preparing food, including cleaning and cutting the ingredients, and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers, and snacks.

• Plating prepared foods based on the executive chef and sous chef guidance.

• Working with expo, waitstaff, and the General Manager to ensure that orders are completed according to requests, on time, and in full.

• Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils, and storing the equipment at the end of each shift.

• Ensuring that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.

• Willingness to take on all necessary tasks that help elevate standards and are assigned by management. Whether this is a daily opening and closing duty or a new task that needs to be done.

• Proactive sense of urgency during all tasks. This includes prepping, cleaning, and cooking to order.

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring efficiency and quality.

• Ability to follow recipes and instructions from the executive chef with precision.

• Proven track record of maintaining cleanliness and organization in food preparation areas.

• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and commitment to upholding them.

• Ability to work collaboratively with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely service.

• Experience in preparing a variety of dishes, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts.

• Ability to manage time effectively, balancing multiple tasks during busy service periods.

• All things done with a positive attitude.

• Up-to-date Texas food handler certificate or Texas food manager certificate.

• Ability to show up when scheduled, on time, and in uniform.

Our newly reimagined boutique property in Stephenville, Texas, opened in January 2025. We offer a blend of modern comfort and mid-century charm of the original 1965 roadside inn. Featuring the vibrant artwork of Texas artist Kevin Chupik in every room, Interstate Inn is a truly unique place to stay. Our on-site restaurant, The Seeker, is where exquisite cuisine meets warm hospitality. Discover a dining destination for everyone and introduce your palate to Modern Texas Cuisine.