About this role
Create Memorable Dishes in the Heart of Paris
Bring your culinary skills to The Arlington Hotel, where history, creativity, and warm hospitality come together. Located in downtown Paris, Ontario, our distinctive boutique hotel offers the opportunity to join a close-knit kitchen team and contribute to memorable dining experiences.
As part of Carmens Group, you’ll be backed by over 40 years of hospitality excellence- and given the freedom to help shape what comes next.
Position Details:
Job Type: part-time, permanent
Vacancy: This posting is not for an existing vacancy (expanding headcount)
Compensation: $18.50–$21.00 per hour, plus gratuities
AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Line Cook at The Arlington Hotel, you’ll prepare quality dishes that meet our standards for flavour and presentation. You’ll work alongside a supportive culinary team, helping keep service organized, efficient, and consistent.
- Prepare menu items according to recipes and presentation standards.
- Assist with food preparation, plating, restaurant service, and special events.
- Set up, stock, and maintain your station throughout service.
- Keep work areas and equipment clean, safe, and organized.
- Follow food handling, storage, sanitation, and safety procedures.
- Work with the culinary team to provide timely, consistent service.
- Participate in training, team meetings, and ongoing learning.
- Prepare each dish with care, accuracy, and pride.
From daily restaurant service to private events and celebrations, you’ll help create a welcoming dining experience for our guests.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Experience in a restaurant, banquet, or high-volume kitchen.
- Strong knife skills and familiarity with a range of cooking techniques.
- A Safe Food Handler’s Certificate is an asset.
- Culinary Trade Certification or a Red Seal designation is an asset.
- A genuine interest in food and pride in your work.
- Flexibility to work during daytime, evenings, weekends, and event-based hours.
Why Work for Carmens Group?
- Flexible scheduling
- Career coaching & growth, including mentorship from our Director of Culinary
- Hands on experience working alongside seasoned Executive Chefs
- Great Place to Work Certified (2022-2024, 2026)
- Named Best Workplace in several award categories: Most Trusted Executive Teams
- Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail
- Best Places to Work in Canada
- Best Workplaces for Women
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
- Perks & Benefits Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it
- Global Hotel Discounts for your travels
- Staff discounts at our restaurants
- Culinary Apprenticeships & Red Seal Development
- Employee Scholarship Program
- Wellness programs & staff events
- Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles
- Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements and milestones
- Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team
- Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture
Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing, and passion- where your career is supported every step of the way.
We are Carmens Group—a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together, we’re shaping the future of Southern Ontario’s event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time.
Carmens Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Carmens Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview.