Full-Time
Line Cook
Flanigan's Enterprises
201-500 employees
Operates liquor stores and casual dining.
No salary listed
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
In Person
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- Able to work a flexible shift schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to stand and walk for the entire shift.
- Able to reach, bend, and stoop.
- Able to speak, read, and write English.
- Able to read recipes and food labels.
- Able to read point-of-sale ticket orders.
- Able to communicate ticket times, execute food flow from the kitchen to guests, and report potential issues to the manager on duty.
- Able to safely use kitchen machinery, including an open-flame grill, stove, and slicer.
- Able to work safely with hot plates, pots, pans, sharp knives, and utensils.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds several times per shift and place heavy loads on high shelves, in coolers, and in freezers.
- Able to hold items weighing up to 5 pounds for long periods of time.
- Able to work in a high-temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors.
- Able to assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning as needed.
- Must complete and pass the required food safety certification program in compliance with company requirements and Florida statutes.
- Follow all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training.
- Prepare menu items according to the company recipe manual and plate-presentation standards.
- Rotate products and stock products to par level to prevent kitchen disruptions.
- Complete assigned prep work and stock and set up stations as necessary.
- Transport items to and from the kitchen and help vendors unload delivery trucks.
- Clean and maintain the kitchen area throughout the shift.
- Break down and clean all stations at closing.
Flanigan's Enterprises operates casual dining lounges and package liquor stores mainly in Florida and some Sun Belt states. It began in 1959 as small cocktail lounges and liquor stores and later expanded into larger Big Daddy’s lounges and liquor stores. Since 1987, many lounges were renovated to add full restaurant service, so today they offer alcoholic beverages and a full menu in a relaxed, casual setting, with a high-volume liquor retail arm selling brand-name and private-label products at discount prices. The goal is to grow a broad network of affordable, customer-friendly lounges and liquor stores under one brand, combining liquor retail with dining and focusing on value and a casual experience.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Founded
1959
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 12, 2026 results showed 39-week revenue rising 6.5% to $165.3 million.
- Menu price increases and stronger traffic lifted quarter net income 39% to $2.06 million.
- Management declared a higher $0.60 dividend for the 39 weeks ended June 27, 2026.
What critics are saying
- A March 31, 2025 FLSA collective action reached about fifty opt-ins by July 23, 2026.
- No insurance covers the wage case, exposing Flanigan's to direct legal costs and backpay.
- If the FLSA class survives, backpay and penalties can swamp a thin-margin operator.
What makes Flanigan's Enterprises unique
- South Florida cult-brand restaurant-plus-liquor model spans 32 controlled units and five franchises.
- Flanigan's pairs Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill with Big Daddy's Wine and Liquors.
- April 2026 Cutler Bay and Homestead openings extend its hyperlocal footprint.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Personal Days
Free Shift Meals
Company News
Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc., which operates "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and "Big Daddy's" retail liquor stores, announced earnings for the 13 and 39 weeks ended 27 June 2026. For the 13-week period, total revenues reached $56.2 million, up from $51.9 million in the same period last year. Net income rose to $2.1 million from $1.4 million, whilst earnings per share increased to $1.11 from $0.75. For the 39-week period, total revenues climbed to $165.3 million from $155.2 million. Net income grew to $5.7 million from $4.1 million, with earnings per share rising to $3.09 from $2.23. Restaurant food and bar sales drove the growth, alongside increased package store sales.