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NOW HIRING: HEAD CHEF – ITALIAN CUISINE We’re looking for a passionate Head Chef who truly loves the art of cooking and wants the opportunity to grow with us and be part of something amazing. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to help build and shape a restaurant from the ground up. Responsibilities: • Lead kitchen operations with creativity, consistency, and passion, • Prepare and execute high-quality Italian dishes (pasta, entrees, appetizers, specials, etc.), • Develop and refine menu items, specials, and seasonal offerings, • Train, mentor, and oversee kitchen staff, • Maintain food quality, presentation standards, and portion control, • Ensure kitchen cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance, • Manage inventory, ordering, and kitchen costs, • Work closely with ownership to grow the concept and elevate the brand Requirements: • Strong experience cooking Italian cuisine, • Leadership and team-management skills, • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard environment, • Creativity, passion, and commitment to excellence, • Reliability, professionalism, and strong work ethic, • Interest in long-term growth and being part of a major restaurant project What We Offer: • Opportunity to help open and shape a new restaurant, • Creative freedom in menu development, • Supportive ownership that values talent and passion, • Future growth opportunities within the company If you’re passionate about food, love Italian cuisine, and want to be part of something special, we want to meet you!

NYC-based event staffing company looking for STAFF ON DEMAND - This is the ideal position for part-time workers. Gigs are scheduled in advance, allowing our team members to continue with their current projects. We have weekdays and weekends opportunities. Reporting to the Executive Chef, we’re looking for an experienced Line Cook for restaurant/catering settings. Cook Requirements: • The ideal candidate has held similar positions in catering/restaurants for at least 3 years., • Comfortable and experienced with high volume businesses in terms of both covers and revenue., • Candidates must have excellent cutting skills, and hold similar positions in country clubs, catering companies, and private clients, in both prep and event execution for high-end catered events, i.e. weddings, corporate cocktail receptions, etc. Some knowledge of principles and quantity cooking and experience in quantity cooking of vegetables, meat, fish and poultry, baked goods, etc., utilizing standardized metric recipes., • · SERV Safe, Food handle certification is a big plus, • · Must be able/comfortable to self-report to various locations throughout New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut. When: Monday, Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 PM

Socarrat Paella Bar We are seeking a passionate and motivated Chef to lead our culinary team and manage all aspects of kitchen operations. In this role, you will ensure the smooth execution of all meal periods while maintaining superior food quality. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and service standards., • Manage food and labor costs effectively., • Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality., • Collaborate with the culinary team to develop creative menus and ensure timely dish delivery., • Foster a positive work environment and maintain good communication within the team., • Uphold strict quality control, focusing on plate presentation and overall food quality., • Perform additional duties as required. Qualifications • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment; formal education is not required, but experience is essential., • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail., • In-depth knowledge of Spanish cuisine., • Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment., • Flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays., • Focused and capable of maintaining a positive kitchen atmosphere. There is potential for growth into higher culinary roles based on performance and meeting the necessary qualifications. If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise and passion for food to our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Jongro Gopchang is seeking a dynamic and passionate Sous Chef to join our vibrant culinary team. In this pivotal role, you will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and maintaining a lively, efficient work environment. Responsibilities Assist the Executive Chef in supervising all kitchen activities, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure consistency and quality. Oversee food production processes, ensuring adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards aligned with fine dining expectations. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards across all kitchen areas. Experience Candidates should have experience in Korean Cuisine. Experience in Gopchang related dishes is a plus Job Type: Full-time Pay: $1,200.00 per week Benefits: Food provided Paid time off Work Location: In person

Looking for an executive chef with creative ideas for Thai cuisine. Must be able to work independently and have great creative ideas for modern Thai cooking. Must also process ability to organize and manage the kitchen with adeep knowledge of traditional Thai foods as well. Will be given opportunity to plan a new menu as deem fit.

DESCRIPTION: StoryCourse, founded by Adam Kantor, Benj Pasek, and Brian Bordainick, collaborates with world-class chefs, writers, musicians and performers to create a bespoke experience that reframes what “dinner theatre” can be. Over the span of a multi-course meal, interactive stories of the chefs’ lives are theatrically interwoven between courses. Featured in NYTimes, Today Show, CBS News, & more! StoryCourse’s newest experience, Diaspora, is a four-course dinner that takes guests through a theatrical exploration of four Jewish chefs’ immigration stories from Ethiopia, Mexico, Iran, and Ukraine to New York City. Each scripted chapter excavates a unique tale of a chef’s diaspora experience, culminating in a signature dish. LOCATION: Midnight Theatricals 245 W 18th New York, NY 10011 JOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking 2 prep cooks (ideally who can speak either Russian or Ukrainian or Spanish) to support our Head Chef in executing 4 dishes seamlessly. You'll be working behind the scenes to prep and help execute 4 culturally distinct dishes as part of this unique theatrical dining event. Responsibilities: • Support prep and plating of 4 signature dishes from the chefs of Diaspora, • Maintain a clean and organized prep station, • Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure timing and presentation standards, • Assist with kitchen setup and breakdown during event days Requirements: • Fluency in Russian or Ukrainian (conversational Spanish or English also helpful), • Experience in fast-paced culinary environments, • Strong knife skills and knowledge of prep techniques, • Ability to follow detailed plating instructions and plating specs, • Respect for cultural cuisine and storytelling through food, • A team-player mindset and professional attitude DEADLINE: Wednesday October 29 COMPENSATION: Rehearsal Saturday Nov 1: $150 Shows: $20/hour (Approx. 8-9 hours/show) DATES & HOURS: Culinary Rehearsal: Saturday, November 1st | Approx. 6 hours Dress Rehearsal: Friday, November 7th | 8-9 hours Performances | 8-9 hours per show, including all dates below: Show #1: Saturday, November 8th Show #2: Friday, November 14th Show #3: Saturday, November 15th Show #4: Thursday, November 20th Show #5: Saturday, November 22nd Show #6: Friday, December 5th Show #7: Saturday, December 6th Show #8: Saturday, December 13th Show #9: Friday, December 19th Show #10: Saturday, December 20th Potential added performances December 12th, 18th, as well as Winter 2026, pending availability. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Message if interested. You will answer the following questions: • Resume (or brief description of your experience), • Are you available for all shows and hours, including daytime prep hours?, • Any conflicts?, • Why are you interested in this position? What makes you a good fit for this role?, • Languages comfortable speaking?, • Do you have your own insurance, or need?, • Are you licensed to work in NY?, • Do you have a food handler permit or ServSafe certification? (Ok if not).

The Sous Chef is a key member of the kitchen leadership team, assisting the Executive Chef in all aspects of daily kitchen operations. This includes supervising staff, ensuring food quality and consistency, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and contributing to menu development. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and a passion for excellence. Responsibilities • Support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, and plating., • Supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers to ensure efficient and consistent service., • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control., • Assist in creating new dishes, specials, and seasonal menu items., • Manage inventory, control food costs, and assist in ordering supplies., • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations (OSHA, DOH)., • Train and mentor kitchen staff to promote skill development and teamwork., • Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef., • Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service during busy hours., • Minimum 3–5 years of culinary experience, including supervisory roles., • Degree or certification in Culinary Arts preferred (not required)., • Excellent knowledge of cooking techniques and food safety standards., • Strong organizational and time-management skills., • Leadership ability and effective communication with diverse teams., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail., • Competitive hourly or salaried pay (based on experience)., • Opportunities for growth and promotion within the company., • Staff meals and dining discounts.

ABOUT MAXIME'S Maxime’s, the newest private member’s club creation by renowned British entrepreneur Robin Birley—also the visionary behind London's esteemed 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s—invites exceptional hospitality professionals to become part of our team. Opened in March 2025 in the historic former Westbury Hotel on Madison Avenue, Maxime’s is a private members club home to four distinct kitchens, each offering a unique culinary experience. Chefs here have the opportunity to work at the highest level across a range of cuisines: • Maxime’s – refined French-Mediterranean fine dining, • El Puma – bold and contemporary Latin American cuisine COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS • Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance., • Generous paid time off programs (vacation and personal days)., • 401k retirement savings plan with company match., • Pre-tax commuter benefits., • Work life and wellness benefit platform., • Discount program offering Retail, Restaurants & Activities discounts., • Freshly prepared Staff Meal whilst on duty., • Uniform and dry cleaning provided., • $2000 refer a friend bonus, • & more! THE ROLE OF CHEF DE PARTIE We are seeking highly motivated Chef de Parties to join our kitchen team at Maxime's. You will be mentored by our Sous Chefs and have the opportunity to learn and create our high-quality dishes whilst ensuring high quality standards are met. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to grow with us in the kitchen and further their culinary goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Working with the freshest, high-quality ingredients and assisting senior chefs in the preparation and execution of quality dishes., • Assisting with daily mise en place and supporting the kitchen team in delivering refined dishes in line with fine dining service standards, • Maintaining the highest standards for health, sanitation, and safety standards necessary in food handling and overall cleanliness. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS) • Minimum of 2+ years' experience working in a similar role., • Strong background in fine dining., • A professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy atmosphere., • Strong work ethic and customer-focused approach., • Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Sous Chef., • Stable work experience background., • Food safety certificate., • Well-versed in verbal communication skills., • Passionate, Curious, Sincere, Entrepreneurial, Driven, Empathetic and Highly motivated. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT • Ability to be flexible with job demands and open-minded when being asked to complete tasks., • Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant., • Ability to operate with grace under pressure., • Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing up to 50 pounds., • Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates., • Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day. Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.

We are on the hunt for an experienced prep cook to join our talented team and help prepare food according to our standard recipes. In this position, your principal goal will be to prepare high-quality meals that meet the chef’s exact specifications. The ideal candidate is proactive, friendly, and quick to learn. You will be responsible for setting up the prep station, stocking inventory, and maintaining sanitation standards. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and multi-tasking skills. Ultimately, you will play an essential role in contributing to our customer satisfaction and restaurant growth. Prep Cook Responsibilities: Ensuring the preparation station and the kitchen are set up and stocked. Preparing simple components of each dish on the menu by chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and preparing sauces. Reporting to the executive chef and following instructions. Making sure food preparation and storage areas meet health and safety standards. Cleaning prep areas and taking care of leftovers. Stocking inventory and supplies. Cooking menu items with the support of the kitchen staff. hours would be Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM roughly 20-24 hours weekly