Cook Up Something Delicious in the Heart of Paris Bring your culinary creativity to The Arlington Hotel, where a close-knit team creates memorable dining experiences in a historic boutique hotel. Your ideas and skills will shine in a welcoming kitchen, backed by more than 40 years of hospitality experience with Carmens Group.
Why Work for Carmens Group? Flexible scheduling
Career coaching & growth, including mentorship from our Director of Culinary
Hands on experience working alongside seasoned Executive Chefs
Great Place to Work Certified (2022-2024, 2026)
Named Best Workplace in several award categories: Most Trusted Executive Teams
Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail
Best Places to Work in Canada
Best Workplaces for Women
Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

Perks & Benefits Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it
Global Hotel Discounts for your travels
Staff discounts at our restaurants
Culinary Apprenticeships & Red Seal Development
Employee Scholarship Program
Wellness programs & staff events
Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles
Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements
Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team
Protected, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Position Details: Job type: part time, permanent
Vacancy: Existing vacancy (replacement for a currently unfilled position)
Compensation: $18.50 – $21.00 per hour + gratuities
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Job Responsibilities: As a Line Cook at Carmen’s Group, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, beautifully presented dishes that meet our standards of excellence.
Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards
Set up and stock your station with the ingredients and supplies needed for service
Keep your workstation clean, organized,



and ready for the next task
Follow food safety and sanitation practices, including proper food handling, storage, and cleaning
Support food preparation and banquet plating, adapting to different cooking techniques and service styles
Work with the culinary team to keep kitchen operations running smoothly and service on schedule
Help kitchen leaders maintain a positive, productive work environment
Take part in team meetings, training, and ongoing improvements
Take pride in every dish you prepare
From restaurant service and private celebrations to large banquets, your work helps create memorable dining experiences for our guests.
What We’re Looking For: 1-2 years of experience cooking in banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen settings
Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of cooking techniques
Valid Food Handler’s Certificate
Culinary trade certification or Red Seal is an asset
Availability to work daytime, evening, weekend shifts
Ability to guide and support kitchen team members
Passion for food and a commitment to doing your best each shift
We are Carmens Group—a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon; Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together, we’re shaping the future of Southern Ontario’s event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time.
Carmens Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
Carmens Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview.

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📌 Line Cook - Arlington Hotel & River's Edge (Ontario)
🏢 Carmen's Group
📍 Ontario