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Server
Bring friendly, attentive service to our guests.
Careers at The Coachman
Find your place on our team.
Good food. Friendly faces. A Plainfield tradition since 1989.
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Host
Welcome guests and help keep seating running smoothly.
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Busser
Keep tables clean and support our dining room team.
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Line Cook
Prepare and plate Coachman favorites while keeping your station organized and orders moving during a busy service.
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What you’ll do
- Prep ingredients and set up your station before service.
- Follow recipes, portion sizes and plating standards for consistent meals.
- Coordinate with other cooks so each order is ready together.
- Keep food properly stored, monitor freshness and follow food safety practices.
- Restock, clean and complete opening and closing tasks.
What we’re looking for
Previous restaurant or line-cook experience is preferred. We’re looking for someone dependable who communicates well, follows directions and stays organized under pressure.
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Steak Cook
Prepare fresh-cut steaks and other grilled entrées to the requested temperature, with careful attention to quality and presentation.
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What you’ll do
- Set up and stock the grill station for service.
- Season and cook steaks accurately to each guest’s requested doneness.
- Check temperatures and follow safe handling practices for raw and cooked foods.
- Manage grill space and timing so entrées are ready with their sides.
- Maintain a clean station and communicate clearly with the kitchen team.
What we’re looking for
Experience cooking steaks in a restaurant is preferred. Candidates should understand steak temperatures and have strong timing, consistency and attention to detail.
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Flat Grill Cook
Run the flat-top station, preparing burgers, sandwiches and other grill items with consistent quality and timing.
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What you’ll do
- Prep and stock the flat-top station before each shift.
- Cook items to order and follow ticket instructions and guest modifications.
- Manage several orders at once while watching cooking times and portions.
- Coordinate with the rest of the kitchen to complete orders accurately.
- Keep the grill, tools and work area clean and follow safe food handling practices.
What we’re looking for
Flat-top or restaurant cooking experience is preferred. Attention to detail, good timing and the ability to stay focused during a rush are essential.
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Kitchen Manager
Lead daily kitchen operations and support the team in delivering consistent food quality, safe practices and an organized service.
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What you’ll do
- Guide, train and support cooks; assign stations and help during busy service.
- Oversee prep, recipe standards, portions, plating and ticket timing.
- Monitor food safety, sanitation, storage and kitchen cleanliness.
- Manage inventory, ordering and stock rotation while reducing waste.
- Coordinate kitchen staffing and communicate with restaurant management about service, equipment and team needs.
What we’re looking for
Previous kitchen leadership and hands-on restaurant cooking experience are preferred. We’re looking for an organized leader who communicates clearly, coaches the team and solves problems calmly.
Choose an opening to apply online. Our management team will review your application and contact you if it’s a match.