Night Shift Line Cooks

Full Time availability desired. Specific shifts, AM or PM schedules can be coordinated with Executive Chefs.

Dalida is a restaurant that is inspired by the genuine hospitality, fresh ingredients, familiar flavors, and deep culture of the Eastern Mediterranean. It's an upscale, full-service restaurant that offers fun luxury, elements of surprise, and the comfort of nostalgia. The restaurant is in the Presidio National Park, on the South Western corner of the Main Parade Lawn in the Presidio in a corner location.

We built Dalida on the hospitality, culture, fresh ingredients and familiar flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean. Our food is best enjoyed shared across the table. It's a little Turkish, a little Greek, Armenian, Jewish, Arabic and Persian. We’re looking for a career-minded, motivated, organized, and professional Line Cook to join our team. You bring varied restaurant experience, a passion for food, beverage, people, and hospitality, and an insatiable desire to learn and grow. As a Line Cook, you’ll work with exceptional ingredients, learn refined techniques, and contribute to a supportive, professional kitchen environment rooted in continuous improvement, excellence and collaboration.

This role is ideal for cooks with 2+ years of back of house experience, preferably in fine dining or high-end, technique-driven kitchens.

Prepare dishes according to recipes and menu direction from the Chefs while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.

Support smooth kitchen operations by staying organized, following food safety and allergy procedures, ensuring correct storage, and maintaining temperature controls.

Safely use and operate all kitchen tools, utensils, and equipment; Fine dining or high-end restaurant background preferred.

Strong culinary skills, with the ability to follow recipes, execute dishes consistently, and maintain high standards of quality and organization.

Ability to perform well under pressure, work independently, and contribute positively to a team-driven kitchen culture.

Knowledge of food safety practices, allergy protocols, and proper handling/storage procedures.

Reliability and flexibility to work varied schedules, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and occasional support across sites.

California Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).

Stand and walk 8–10 hours per shift

Work in hot, cold, and variable kitchen environments, including confined, busy, and noisy spaces.

Flexible schedule required, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs and event operations.

Travel between San Francisco locations as needed.

Navigate stairs, slick surfaces, and all kitchen areas safely.

Personalized structured career development plan and advancement opportunities

A supportive, growth-oriented environment with structured professional development

Hourly ($21.00 - $25.00) plus tips

• Generous dining in discounts and retail-cost wine
• Subsidized Health, Vision & Dental insurance

Dalida’s Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our team, enrich our hospitality, and deepen our connection to the community we serve.