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VVirginia's on King
Line Cook
Virginia's on King
Cook📍 Charleston$16/hr

Holy City Hospitality seeks a skilled Line Cook to join its inventive kitchen team. The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for creative cuisine. Competitive venue with high standards and a service-focused culture.

Apply now → 1 day ago
MMarbled & Fin
Line Cook (AM)
Marbled & Fin
Cook📍 Charleston$20/hr

Cheeky, a high-energy seafood restaurant in Charleston, seeks a skilled Line Cook to join its morning team. The ideal candidate is passionate about cooking with pristine coastal ingredients. A warm and spirited hospitality environment is provided.

Apply now → 1 day ago
MMarbled & Fin
Line Cook
Marbled & Fin
Cook📍 Charleston$15/hr

Line Cook � Marbled & Fin (Charleston, SC) Join Our Growing, Hospitality-Driven Team! Marbled & Fin is seeking passionate and skilled Line Cooks to join our team! About Us: Located in downtown Charleston, Marbled & Fin i

Apply now → 2 days ago
SSouthern Foodservice Management Inc
Breakfast Cook
Southern Foodservice Management Inc
Cook📍 Charleston$12/hr

Job Description Job Description Description: Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is now looking to hire a Breakfast Cook at our NPTU location in Goose Creek, SC. The pay range for t

Apply now → 3 days ago
IIndigo Hall
Cook
Indigo Hall
Cook📍 Charleston$24/hr

Job Description Job Description Are you passionate about preparing delicious meals that enhance the lives of seniors? Indigo Hall is seeking an experienced Cook to join our culinary team and provide nutritious, high-qual

Apply now → 3 days ago
CCaviar & Bananas - George Street
Line/Prep Cook
Caviar & Bananas - George Street
Cook📍 Charleston$14/hr

Job Description Job Description Benefits Pulled from the full job description Health insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Full job description Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and motivated Line Cook to joi

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FFrancis Marion Hotel
AM Banquet Cook
Francis Marion Hotel
Cook📍 Charleston$12/hr

Job Description About the Company The Francis Marion Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. About the Role Cook and prepare food for banquet functions or restaurant as described on the B.E.O. Shift: 5 am - 1 pm. Respons

Apply now → 3 days ago
PPalmira Barbecue Llc
Line Cook
Palmira Barbecue Llc
Cook📍 Charleston$15/hr

Job Description Job Description LIne Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients at an establishment that serves food , processing customer orders , producing meals and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to fa

Apply now → 3 days ago
FFelix
Line Cook
Felix
Cook📍 Charleston$17/hr

Job Description Job Description Line cook with day and night shifts included. \nCompany Description Parisian inspired cocktail bar offering a tapas style full menu of French classic meals. Company Description Parisian in

Apply now → 4 days ago
IIacofano Group, LLC
Catering Production Cook (All Levels) - 70° Kitchen Growth Opportunity
Iacofano Group, LLC
Cook📍 Charleston$22/hr

70° Kitchen seeks skilled cooks of all levels for a growth opportunity. Starting pay ranges from $18 to $22 per hour with benefits including 401(k) and health insurance. Shift premiums and overtime opportunities are also available.

Apply now → 4 days ago
GGEECHIE GARLIC CRABS & SEAFOOD LLC
Line Cook
GEECHIE GARLIC CRABS & SEAFOOD LLC
Cook📍 CharlestonOpen to discussion

Busy restaurant seeks experienced line cook to prepare high-quality meals. Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling offered. Opportunities for advancement and performance-based bonuses available.

Apply now → 4 days ago
GGuest Services
Cook - FLETC
Guest Services
Cook📍 Charleston$16/hr

Compensation Amount: 17.75 USD Hourly Job Summary: The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food. The compensation for this position is $17.75. Pay is negotiable based on experience

Apply now → 1 wk ago
GGuest Services, Inc.
Cook - FLETC
Guest Services, Inc.
Cook📍 Charleston$15/hr

Compensation Amount:17.75 USD Hourly Job Summary: The Cook assists the Chef or General Manager by preparing, cooking, and serving food. The compensation for this position is $17.75. Pay is negotiable based on experience,

Apply now → 1 wk ago
MMarbled & Fin
Pastry Cook
Marbled & Fin
Cook📍 Charleston$16/hr

Pastry Cook � Marbled & Fin (Charleston, SC) Join Our Growing, Hospitality-Driven Team! Marbled & Fin is seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Chef to join our team and help lead one of Charleston�s most exciting dinin

Apply now → 1 wk ago
MMethod Co
Line Cook- Rosemary Rose
Method Co
Cook📍 CharlestonOpen to discussion

Rosemary Rose, a unique hospitality venue, seeks a skilled Line Cook to prepare dishes and maintain a smooth kitchen service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and able to work efficiently. Method Co.'s Rosemary Rose offers a distinct culinary experience.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
TTopgolf
Cook
Topgolf
Cook📍 North CharlestonOpen to discussion
Apply now → 4 wks ago
Bbartaco King Street
Line Cook
bartaco King Street
Cook📍 CharlestonOpen to discussion

Bartaco seeks a skilled Line Cook to join their team. This role requires a passionate and driven individual. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 14 wks ago
Bbartaco King Street
Prep Cook
bartaco King Street
Cook📍 CharlestonOpen to discussion

Upscale casual restaurant seeking a skilled prep cook to join their team. Passion for food and teamwork is a must. Competitive investment in employee development offered.

Apply now → 14 wks ago
MMethod Co
Line Cook - Lowland
Method Co
Cook📍 CharlestonOpen to discussion

Line cook needed at Lowland, a design-driven boutique retreat in South Carolina that celebrates regional character and natural beauty. You'll bring technical skill and respect for ingredient-forward cooking to a team that prioritizes craft over volume. Method Co. operates culturally relevant hospitality spaces across the country—this is your chance to be part of something intentional.

Apply now → 18 wks ago
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Cook · Charleston
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Roughly $15–$24 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a cook job in Charleston?
The fastest route in Charleston is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Charleston bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a cook in Charleston?
Plenty of Charleston venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most cook jobs here.
How much do cooks make in Charleston?
Charleston kitchens keep line cooks in steady demand across King Street, the French Quarter and the Upper Peninsula. Most working Charleston cooks take home roughly $15–$24 an hour.
What is Startender?
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