“At Pink Shell, we believe in making memories. Whether you stay with us, work with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.”

Join our Team!

Pink Shell is now seeking experienced Line Cooks for its three outlets. If you are passionate about presenting delicious quality-centered menu items in the beach-side outlets while maintaining a professional demeanor, an enthusiasm for authentic creativity, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness than we want to talk to you about our Line Cook opportunity!

Our three outlets include:

• the newly-renovated Jack’s for breakfast and catered events
• Bongo’s Beach Bar, our outdoor restaurant invites guests to socialize in a tropical atmosphere perfect for relaxing or enjoying a family-friendly meal
• Rae’s Real Italian Restaurant, our guests enjoy our Italian-inspired menu in a new climate controlled setting, with panoramic views of our private beach and Gulf waters

Together with our front of house team, the Food & Beverage experience at the Pink Shell ranges from the friendly, delicious breakfast that is provided for each guest staying at the resort to casual drinks and snacks by the pool to elegant, private dinners on the beach. Our banquet team handles over 100 weddings a year plus other meetings and family events. For more info, please check out our website at https://www.pinkshell.com/restaurants-dining

What do we offer?

• Competitive Salary - $14 - $19 per hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Personal/Sick Time and a Floating Holiday
• $3 employee meals prepared by our culinary team
• 30 % employee discounts at the restaurant, gift shop, and spa
• Uniforms provided by the company
• Friends and Family discounted rates at all BMC properties

What are we looking for?

• An individual who is passionate about presenting delicious quality-centered menu items
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor, enthusiasm for authentic creativity, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Minimum of 2 years’ culinary experience, preferably in high-volume restaurant setting
• Must have open availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

What would my job responsibilities be?

• Ensure the highest standard of food quality including a focus on deliciousness, proper culinary preparation, freshness, and authenticity.
• Operate with genuine hospitality, treat the service staff as guest representatives and maintain a respectful decorum amongst the team.
• Must be able to identify products, and have knowledge of sanitation with the ability to complete sanitation certificate
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to restaurants standardized recipes
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion size and recipe specifications
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Prepare item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing, or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning, and/or marinating

Why us?

Pink Shell is an award-winning 4-5 star Resort located in the beautiful Fort Myers Beach, Florida. A true beachfront getaway, the resort overlooks both sides of the island, the Matanzas Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.

Pink Shell has evolved from a single cottage built in 1950 to an expansive 12-acre beach resort and marina. While we have grown, our values remain the same – to provide an unparalleled oceanfront escape for families and friends to make memories that last a lifetime.

The Resort has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, Trip Advisor, Gulfshore Life as one of the Best Resorts in Florida. Pink Shell was recently awarded the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Seal of Commitment—a promise that our establishment achieved enhanced safety and sanitation standards designated by FRLA to ensure the safety of guests and employees.

Our resort is part of Boykin Management Company and offers studios, one- and two-bedroom accommodations with guaranteed beach views, ample meeting facilities, a relaxing spa, a full-service marina, a state-of-the-art fitness center, two restaurants, and fun activities for the whole family. To learn about Pink Shell, please our website at www.pinkshell.com.

***Pink Shell is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screening, including a background test and drug screen, is required for all candidates offered a position.