Beautiful Eco-Friendly Resort in Big Sur is Hiring a Line Cook!

🌿 Join Our Team at Treebones Resort in Beautiful Big Sur! 🌿
Dream of living in stunning Big Sur? Treebones Resort, one of America's leading eco-glamping destinations, is seeking a positive and hardworking individual to join our family-built and operated team. Embrace an off-grid lifestyle perched lightly on the land in the heart of Big Sur.

🛖 About Treebones:
Nestled along the picturesque California Big Sur Coast, Treebones Resort offers a unique opportunity to work in a breathtaking environment. Our eco-friendly values guide everything we do, creating a rewarding and fulfilling workplace.

🌟 Why Work With Us?
• Live and Work in Paradise: Enjoy highly subsidized on-site housing with stunning views of Big Sur's natural beauty.
• No Work Holidays: Enjoy Christmas and New Year's off annually!
• Seasonal Commitment: Our current season runs until December 3rd, 2025. During the yearly closure (until February 9, 2026), enjoy complimentary housing and the option to apply for unemployment. This position requires a signed contract for the full 2026 season beginning February 2026 through December 2026, with the hope that the right candidate will see themselves here long-term for multiple seasons.

✔️ Work Available:
Join our culinary team at Treebones Resort, a unique luxury eco-resort nestled in the natural beauty of the California coast. We offer a refined, four-course dining experience that celebrates locally sourced ingredients and thoughtfully prepared meals. Our menu is protein-forward - highlighting meat, fish, and poultry - but always inclusive of diverse dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free options.

We’re currently seeking an experienced Line Cook who is passionate about seasonal cooking and can thrive in a fast-paced, elevated kitchen environment on a small team.

Responsibilities:
· Prep and cook lunch service, including fresh salads, burgers, and sandwiches made from scratch with seasonal ingredients
· Execute a nightly four-course dinner service with consistency and attention to detail
· Dinner service averages 30–60 covers, supported by 2–3 cooks depending on business levels
· Handle and prepare proteins with confidence and precision (meat, fish, poultry)
· Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sustainability standards throughout all service periods
· Show initiative and leadership - there is room to grow into a Lead Line Cook or Sous Chef role based on exceptional performance

Qualifications:
· 2+ years of experience working in a professional kitchen (line cook experience mandatory)
· Strong protein handling skills are required
· Wood-fire cooking experience is a plus
· Ability to shift between lunch and dinner service with efficiency and a positive attitude
· Passion for sustainability, teamwork, and delivering a high-quality guest experience

All shifts must be willing to:
· Work 10-hour shifts with a 2-hour midday break between lunch and dinner services
· Stand and be on your feet for most of each shift
· Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly (e.g., moving inventory, equipment, or firewood)
· Work in high-heat environments and occasional winter storms, especially during dinner service and near the wood-fire oven
· Adapt to a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
· Maintain a positive attitude and high energy in a physically demanding, fast-paced kitchen

💵 Compensation:
• Team Member: $18/hour + Tips (or based on experience)
• $500 Bonus: Receive a $500 bonus after 3 months of strong employment to assist with travel expenses.

🤝 Candidate Qualifications:
• Kind, hardworking, and reliable team players
• Strong collaborative work ethic with a positive attitude
• Great at thoroughly accomplishing daily checklists and staying organized
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Clear, respectful communicator with both guests and coworkers
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to jump in where needed
• Takes pride in creating a clean, welcoming, and well-run space for others
🌊 Requirements & Perks:

• Must be 21+
• No pets
• No children
• Reliable transportation
• Full-time position (32 - 40 hours)
• Highly Subsidized Housing: $350-$400/month for singles, $500-$600/month per couple (all utilities included except WIFI)

🌄 Lifestyle: This opportunity is perfect for those who enjoy:
• Hiking, surfing, photography, and beach-combing
• Crafting, art, and reading
• Independent living and a quiet, nature-filled lifestyle
• We are very remote so those who enjoy independent living is best suited for this opportunity
• Nearest grocery store is a 45-minute drive
• Cell phones work on WIFI calling

📆 Schedule:
• Work an average of 5 days/week, about 8 hours per day depending on assigned shift.

💌 How to Apply: If this opportunity excites you, we'd love to hear from you!
• Submit a brief introduction letter, current resume, and 3 work-related references.

If selected to move forward, you’ll be asked to complete an employment questionnaire and application.
• Ideal candidates commit to two seasons due to training involved.
• Cell phones work on WIFI calling

🌿 Join Us at Treebones Resort and Experience Big Sur's Magic! Positions Available Now. 🌿