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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.
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Line Cook to join our kitchen team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and takes pride in plating consistent, high-quality dishes. Position: Line Cook Location: Hell's Kitchen, NY Compensation: $20/hr Schedule: Full-Time (Weekends required) Responsibilities: • Execute dishes according to recipe specs and plating guidelines, • Keep your station prepped, clean, and fully stocked throughout service, • Work closely with other line cooks and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service, • Maintain a clean well-stocked, and organized station at all times, • Assist with prep as needed and help close down kitchen properly at the end of shift, • Help monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to the Manager, • Follow all NYC food health and safety code standards to ensure compliances and cleanliness Requirements: • 2+ years of experience in a busy restaurant kitchen, • Valid Food Handler’s License (or ability to obtain upon hire), • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and plating standards, • Familiarity with NYC Department of Health food safety regulations, • Ability to work cleanly, efficiently, and as part of a team, • Dependable, punctual, and ready to work evenings, weekends, and late-night shifts Why Work With Us: • Great team and work environment, • Opportunity to grow and have creative input, • Supportive management that values your skills How to Apply: Reply to this post with your resume, availability, and a short note about your culinary background. We’re hiring immediately!
This is for a film shoot, $250 a night! We’ll need the chef for two overnight shooting days: Sunday, October 20th from 5:00 PM to approximately 4:00 AM October 21st Monday, October 21st from 5:00 PM to approximately 4:00 AM on October 22nd They’ll be preparing and plating the same meal for continuity purposes across both days. The chef’s responsibilities will include preparing multiple identical servings of the same meal as needed for different takes, refreshing or re-plating the dish between shots, and ensuring the dish stays camera-ready throughout filming. Let me know if you have any more questions!
A line cook, or Prep Cook, plates dishes and completes basic food prepping tasks for a restaurant. Their main duties include preparing and cooking food in a specific station, cleaning up prep areas and making sure the kitchen is stocked.
This job is for 2 shifts, from 1pm to 9pm and 3pm to 11pm. Guests will start arriving at 4pm and we will serve drinks until 10pm, after which we will need help wrapping up and loading out. Food will be set up in a buffet style and guests will get their own plates. The job entails - helping set up before the guests arrive, picking up and helping to wash dirty plates and glasses, making sure water and napking are restocked, clearing and moving the tables when the dinner portion is over and guests are ready for the dance party and cake. One person will need to occasionally help the bartender, also will need one person to be the doorman.
What We’re Looking For: The Back of House Team Member will be responsible for preparing ingredients at an establishment that serves food, processing customer orders, producing meals and cleaning their workspace throughout the day to follow health and safety guidelines. They follow recipes consistently, adjust based on customer requests, communicate with other staff each order. The team member is responsible for serve food that is not only delicious and cooked to the specifications of the customer but that is safe and fresh as well. Responsibilities: • Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh, • Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients, • Bake sweets and savories, steam, boil and etc.. foods, • Occasionally serve food, • Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes, • Handle and store ingredients and food, • Maintain food safety and sanitation standards, • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils, • Execute opening and closing procedures, • Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment, • Check the quality and freshness of ingredients, • Monitor station inventory levels, • Operate kitchen equipment., • Clean and sanitize plates, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and kitchen tools using dishwashing equipment or by hand, • Maintain cleanliness of dishwashing station, including sinks, floors, and surrounding areas, • Take out trash, recyclables, and kitchen waste regularly to maintain a clean work environment Our Cafe business hours: 8-4 pm, Mondays - Fridays *Basically, we operate on a two-shift system. *Applicants must be able to work at least 3 days per week. *Applicants who can work 5 days a week are highly welcome. * Hourly wage will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Negotiable. Training period provided.
We are looking for a Barista to prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea. Barista responsibilities include educating customers on our drinks menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, up-selling special items and taking orders. To be successful in this role, you should have customer service skills and knowledge of how brewing equipment operates. You should be able to work various shifts. Note: this position’s compensation includes salary and tips. Ultimately, you’ll ensure an excellent drinking experience for our guests. Responsibilities Greet customers as they enter Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios) Prepare beverages following recipes Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards) Keep the bar area clean Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs Comply with health and safety regulations Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items
Position: Barista – Weekend Closer – Friday to Sunday (24–Hours Weekly) We’re hiring at Social House Café, a vibrant Williamsburg café known for quality coffee, food, and great vibes. We’re looking for a dedicated Barista to work Friday through Sunday, Closing Shift 12pm - 8pm. Must be available to work up to 8 paid hours per day, plus a 30-minute unpaid meal break. Pay: $17.50/hr. with valid NYC Department of Health Food Protection Certification (up to $25/hr. with tips) $16.50/hr. without the NYC issued certification (up to $24/hr with tips) NYC Dept. of Health Certification is required within 60 days of hire. We’ll connect you with a free online course. Once your certification card is issued, your pay will increase to $17.50/hr (plus tips). What We’re Looking For: • Minimum 2 years barista experience, • Expertise in latte art — must consistently pour multiple designs (rosettes, tulips, hearts, etc.) with precision, • Cafe closing experience, • Confidence using manual espresso machines and dialing in shots, • Strong knowledge of coffee, brewing methods, and specialty drinks, • Ability to prepare delicious light café food, • Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork, • Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying organized Day-to-Day Responsibilities: -Prepare espresso drinks, teas, and specialty beverages (latte art is expected in every pour) -Cook and plate café-style food -Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked café -Engage warmly with customers to create a welcoming environment -Assist with POS transactions, restocking, and inventory -Support catering/events, bus tables, and run food as needed -Follow all health, safety, and food-handling standards Physical Requirements: • Clear communication with customers and coworkers, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, reach, and climb stairs, • Comfortable standing for long periods Why Join Social House Café? We’re we’re a community hub where baristas showcase both their craftsmanship in latte art and food presentation, and their genuine hospitality. If you’re passionate about quality, creativity, and connection, this is the place for you.
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Line Cook – Moondog HiFi (Brooklyn, NY) Moondog HiFi is a vinyl-focused listening bar and restaurant in Brooklyn serving elevated Med-Mex street food, craft cocktails, and high-fidelity sound. We’re looking for a Line Cook to join our growing team. About the Role: We need someone who can take charge of the kitchen during service, maintain high standards of consistency and cleanliness, and work closely with the FOH team to deliver an outstanding guest experience. You’ll be hands-on on the line while also supporting prep, and overall kitchen flow. Responsibilities: Lead the line during service and ensure dishes go out on time and up to standard Prep and cook menu items (tacos, empanadas, small plates, etc.) with consistency Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and DOH compliance Manage ordering from vendors and maintain relationships with suppliers Handle inventory and track stock levels to avoid shortages or waste Assist with prep scheduling and overall kitchen systems Work collaboratively with management to improve efficiency and operations Requirements: 2+ years kitchen experience (line cook or higher) Ability to lead a small team and stay calm under pressure Strong knife skills and familiarity with Mediterranean or Mexican flavors a plus Weekend and evening availability Reliable, punctual, and a team-player attitude What We Offer: Competitive hourly pay Staff meal and employee discounts A creative, music-driven, community-focused environment Opportunities to grow with the team If you’re passionate about food, love working in a fast-paced kitchen, and want to be part of one of Brooklyn’s most unique venues, we’d love to hear from you.
Working within a food production/commissary kitchen that produces over 1,000 ready to eat meals a day. PM 8hr shifts available between the hours of: 3pm-11pm What You’ll Do: • Wash and sanitize cooking equipment such as sheet pans, pots, mixing bowls, food processors, slicers, etc. (not just plates and utensils) within a high volume commissary kitchen, • Use a three-compartment sink, industrial washing machine and proper sanitation methods, • Follow detailed cleaning protocols for food manufacturing equipment, • Assist in daily and deep cleaning of our commissary kitchen facility, • Maintain safe, organized, and sanitized work areas per our Sanitation Policy, • Clean floors, walls, trash and restrooms as part of janitorial duties, • Support the culinary team by organizing and replenishing smallware's, • Follow all safety, hygiene, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards What We’re Looking For: • Experience in food manufacturing or high-volume production kitchens (Required), • Skilled in cleaning large-scale cooking equipment, not just dishes or flatware, • Comfortable working with industrial chemicals and around wet/slippery surfaces, • Familiar with commissary kitchen environments and shift cleaning schedules, • Able to work overnight shifts and carry 50+ lbs as needed, • NYC Food Handler’s license or willingness to obtain (Preferred), • Fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, • Spanish/English bilingual is a plus